The impact of artificial intelligence on the command and control

Abstract

The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology has influenced, constrained, guided, and even dominated modern combat methods. Especially in the field of command and control(C2), artificial intelligence technology deeply influences various elements and links of C2 activities through C2 systems and equipment. However, due to the novelty of artificial intelligence technology and the specificity of military systems, the impact of artificial intelligence on C2 is difficult to explicitly capture and measure during non war periods. This article systematically explores the mechanism of the role of artificial intelligence in the field of C2 from four aspects: the relationship between artificial intelligence and C2, the ways in which artificial intelligence affects the elements of C2, the trends in the impact of artificial intelligence on C2, and the risks and challenges faced by the co-evolution of artificial intelligence and C2. The conclusion drawn can assist military personnel in better controlling the battlefield, controlling war, and facing the challenges of war in the intelligent era.

Keywords

• command and control|artificial intelligence|relationships of influence|co-evolution