UK and Ukraine Sign Military Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Agreement
Reference News Network reported on August 27 According to AFP on August 24, the British government announced on the 24th that Ukraine and the UK have signed an agreement to use artificial intelligence in their armed forces, aimed at further strengthening military cooperation between the two countries to "counter Russia."
The agreement was signed by Ukrainian President Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Burnham in Kyiv, focusing on sharing data regarding the use of artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
Burnham stated in an announcement that this cooperation "will integrate Ukraine's various combat experiences into the UK's global artificial intelligence ecosystem. We will accelerate the development of relevant capabilities, which will not only enhance national security but also better protect our critical infrastructure and promote economic growth."
The application of artificial intelligence in Ukraine mainly involves guiding drones, detecting attack targets, and coordinating large-scale military operations.
The UK government announcement stated that this combat data related to artificial intelligence will soon be tested by the UK Ministry of Defence to "protect our bases from enemy intelligence gathering." The UK "will support Ukraine through universities, researchers, and leading technology companies, and will also assist through its own artificial intelligence ecosystem." (Translated by Lu Longjun)
On August 24, 2023, Ukraine and the UK signed an agreement in Kyiv to utilize artificial intelligence in their armed forces to strengthen military cooperation against Russia. The agreement focuses on sharing battlefield data related to AI use, including drone guidance and target detection. The UK government announced plans to support Ukraine through its AI ecosystem and test AI-related combat data to enhance defense capabilities.
- Ukraine and the UK signed an AI cooperation agreement on August 24, 2023.
- The agreement aims to enhance military cooperation against Russia.
- AI will be used for drone guidance, target detection, and coordinating large-scale operations.
- The UK will support Ukraine through universities, researchers, and tech companies.
- AI-related combat data will be tested by the UK Ministry of Defence.