Improving human performance across the board is a very apt description of the US Navy ’ s aim for AI . Improving safety , elevating operational and corporate efficiency and reducing risk are hallmarks of this approach . The Navy ’ s accelerated adoption of AI , explains Vaughan , requires not only technical acumen but also a non-negotiable focus on the human aspects of AI development and deployment , with specialists constantly honing and improving the AI-enabled capabilities . The goal is to consistently improve functionality and safety for human personnel , as well as provide operational commanders with broader options of capability . “ Thus , for example , instead of deploying an all-manned force for a particular operation or function , that commander may be able to weave in autonomous / robotic systems into his / her capability mix ; what our Chief of Naval Operations calls a ' hybrid fleet '.”
38 December 2022