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 China had been working on artificial intelligence for the military for some time but was not looking to replace the crew , and added the priority was to ensure " the ship does not screw up amid the heat of a submarine " . Joe ##son , the CEO of Rite - Solutions , which supports the US 's naval submarine fleet , said it was essential the US kept pace with advancements in AI military technology .