Book Description
"Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the key aspects of recent technological advancements, which will likely have lasting effects on national security and the character of war. Global Integrate Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) is a key mission set that will be impacted by AI integration with the potential to cause significant changes to how intelligence personnel perform ISR operations. This presents challenges across the ISR enterprise and potential gaps need to be identified in order to proactively prepare for AI integration into ISR operations. This research paper examined relevant AI driving forces and technologies using a case study framework to examine the advantages and risks of AI integration into ISR operations. Three key gaps of AI integration into ISR operations were identified. First, the ISR enterprise needs to start creating a culture that trusts AI technologies and understand how AI can be integrated into current operations. In addition, the ability to train ISR personnel to operate within a human-machine teaming environment will be difficult and should be developed and executed as soon as possible. Finally, due to the urgency of advancing AI technologies, the ISR enterprise will have unique operational implications that need to be addressed. A proactive approach to creating a culture that embraces AI as well as preparing personnel to operate within a human-machine teaming framework is critical to U.S. national security now and into the future."--Abstract.