US Air Force Bets on Brain-Inspired AI to Boost Drone Efficiency

Backed by the US Air Force, a tiny chip inspired by the human brain may soon help AI-powered drone operate smarter and more efficiently. Credit: Capricorn4049 / CC BY-SA 4.0 U.S. Air Force is embracing AI to improve its drones. Researchers from the University of Texas, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, are developing a groundbreaking microchip no bigger than a grain of rice. This tiny component could enable drones to use artificial intelligence (AI) without draining their batteries&mdash