> The fact that in the contest, the AI had perfect information at all times, and rules of engagement were not a factor, are not inconsequential details. I reco

> The fact that in the contest, the AI had perfect information at all times, and rules of engagement were not a factor, are not inconsequential details. I recognize that providing the amount of data and sensor fusion the AI would require to perform at the same level in a real aerial engagement (one that does not take place in cyberspace) is not a small undertaking and still a bit in the future. The rules of engagement discussion could fill up the syllabus for the entire semester of an ethics class, and will always be a touchy subject with regards to AI's involvement in war. This is probably the important bit, and the bit that most needs a human in the loop. Once the decision is made, engage the AI and let it do its thing. Of course, if some regime out there didn't care at all about ROE or human life or killing the wrong people, they could build a bunch of killing machines to take out anything that moves. It would be more efficient.