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The historic flight of the AI-controlled X-62A VISTA represents a vote of confidence from Air Force leadership.

Secretary of the Air Force Kendall flew aboard the X-62A VISTA to gain a firsthand experience of this unique aircraft. The X-62A VISTA integrates machine learning and specialized software to explore autonomous flight capabilities and other advanced technologies.

The outcome of the dogfight is classified. But everybody now knows that AI is capable of flying fighter jets.

The US Air Force conducts an AI vs Human dogfight - a transformative moment in aerospace technology with potential future implications.

Humans were on board the X-62A during the September 2023 dogfight with controls to switch off the AI, but there was no need to use the kill switch "at any point", said DARPA.

US News: The US Air Force, through DARPA, successfully tested an AI-controlled jet in a dogfight against a human pilot. The test took place at Edwards Air Forc

The US military had conducted the first ever dogfight between a human pilot and an AI-controlled fighter jet. The exercise was conducted using two F-16 jets - one manned, manually controlled and one AI-controlled fighter jet. The aircrafts flew at speeds of 1200 miles per hour (1931.2 kmph)., US News - Times Now

Air Force formally acknowledged a successful test of an AI-piloted aircraft in dogfight environment.

Air Force formally acknowledged a successful test of an AI-piloted aircraft in dogfight environment.

Air Force formally acknowledged a successful test of an AI-piloted aircraft in dogfight environment.