China eyes artificial intelligence for new cruise missiles
BEIJING - China is eyeing the use of a high level of artificial intelligence and automation for its next generation of cruise missiles, a senior designer was quoted as saying on Friday.
"We plan to adopt a 'plug and play' approach in the development of new cruise missiles, which will enable our military commanders to tailor-make missiles in accordance with combat conditions," Wang Changqing of the China Aerospace and Industry Corp told the state-run China Daily newspaper.
"Moreover, our future cruise missiles will have a very high level of artificial intelligence and automation," Wang added.
