DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW AI-POWERED AIRCRAFT FOR USAF & US MARINES Source: Krakos The USAF and US Marines are test-flying a fascinating new AI empowered aircraft, the XQ-58A Valkyrie stealth drone. While it's an X plane for the US military, the highly advanced AI technologies are likely to also empower commercial flights sometime in the future. Here's what we know: Unmanned plane doesn't need a runway Takes-off from a ground-based rocket launcher Lands using parachutes Has AI and machine learning-driven autonomous flight systems Primary military function: surveillance and reconnaissance Serves as "wingman" for crewed fighter jets Maximum range of 3,00...