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US military investing USD 2 bn in 'next generation' artificial intelligence

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Last Updated : Sep 08 2018 | 12:30 AM IST

The Pentagon's research wing said Friday it was investing USD 2 billion to develop a new generation of artificial intelligence with "human-like communication" skills.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, will use the money to fund around 20 existing and new projects that will push for a new level of machine learning, said the agency's director, Steven Walker, at a press conference near Washington.

"We are making multiple research investments aimed at transforming computers from specialized tools to partners in problem-solving," said Walker, referring to the new generation of machines as "AI Next."

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First Published: Sep 08 2018 | 12:30 AM IST

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