The commitment came from Kathleen Hicks, the deputy defense secretary.
The Pentagon, Ms. Hicks conceded, is “too risk averse” as “our system was built for the industrial age, not the information age, let alone the age of A.I.,” referring to artificial intelligence and citing criticism she has raised or heard from others.
“I’ll let you in on a little secret,” she said, according to a transcript of her prepared remarks before the National Defense Industrial Association in Washington.
As one of the world’s largest organizations, it’s often hard to see ourselves clearly, and get out of our own way.
So I’m far from satisfied that everything is working as it should.”
Persons:
Kathleen Hicks, Hicks, “ I’ll, ”, “
Organizations:
Pentagon, National Defense Industrial Association
Locations:
China, Russian, Washington