USA has already lost to China in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), since technological transformations in the American armed forces are too slow. This was stated by the former chief software engineer for the US Department of Defense Nicolas Chayan in an interview with the Financial Times newspaper.
According to the ex-employee of the Pentagon, Beijing is already moving towards world domination, which can well be achieved through achievements in the field of AI and machine learning. Compared to the pace of development of Chinese technologies, the pace of the United States is a “kindergarten”.
Engineer is convinced that in reducing the timeline of technology, including Google to blame, which refuses to work with the Ministry of Defense in the field of AI. According to him, in China, companies are obliged to work with the authorities in this area.
“We will not have a chance in the competitive struggle with China in 15-20 years. Already, everything is decided, in my opinion, everything is already over … And this is quite a good reason for anger,” said Shayan. He added that in the near future it is going to testify to the US Congress on Chinese cyber threats, as well as invoke the authorities to the active development of technologies.
According to Financial Times, the engineer resigned in early September 2021. In a statement about the dismissal, Schayan criticized the military projects and declared a lack of financing.