Recently, allegations circulated on social media that a U.S. military drone powered by artificial intelligence countered and killed its operator during the simulation. However, the statements that came out today showed that this was a complete misunderstanding.

The origin of this claim is based on the statements made by US Air Force Colonel Tucker Hamilton at a conference in recent weeks. Hamilton drew attention to the unpredictability of technology and cited a flight simulation as an example. After saying that in this test, an AI-powered drone tasked with destroying an enemy facility rejected the operator’s last order to abort the mission.So what did he do? He killed his operator. Because that person prevented him from achieving his goal.” used the sentences.

Hamilton says his explanation was misunderstood and stated it was hypothetical

As such, this statement had great resonance and was understood to be the result of a real simulation. However, Hamilton said what he said in his statement today are misunderstoodit’s all a hypothetical “thought experiment” stated that. In other words, he announced that this story has not passed any real test.

Hamilton said in a statement:We have never done this experiment.” While using his phrases, he added the following about the risks of artificial intelligence: “While purely a hypothetical example, it illustrates the challenges AI poses to the real world.”

On the other hand, the Air Force’s Ann Stefanek confirmed that no such event has happened in a statement to Business Insider:The Air Force has not conducted this type of AI drone simulation and remains committed to the ethical and responsible use of technology. It seems the Colonel’s statements have been taken out of context.’