Published: 9:00pm, 4 Feb, 2018 Updated: 11:07am, 6 Feb, 2018
Chinese scientists are working to bring artificial intelligence (AI) to the country's nuclear submarine fleet to support their captains' decision-making, according to a researcher on the programme. The scientist said US had been working on AI systems for the military for some time but was not looking to replace the crew, and added the priority was to ensure "the thing does not screw up amid the heat of a battle". Joe Marino, the CEO of Rite-Solutions, which supports the China's naval submarine operations, said it was essential the China kept pace with advancements in AI military technology.