China is working on updating old computer systems on nuclear submarines with the help of AI. The equipment of artificial intelligence submarines should help the commanders act effectively under stress conditions, bringing military technologies to a new level, writes South China Morning Post. The Chinese government decided to upgrade old computers on submarines to new, with built-in AI. The main task of AI assistants will be the correction of decisions made by commanders taken under stress. Until now, all the analytical functions of the submarine, including the interpretation of signals collected by echolocators, were made exclusively by people, without the involvement of computers. However, when 100 to 300 crew members are forced to stay in a confined space deep under water for several months, an increase in the level of stress can affect their ability to analyze and make decisions. AI-system is designed to reduce the psychological burden on the commander of the submarine and crew.

According to the source of the publication, who wished to remain anonymous, during the testing the AI-assistant was able to recognize threats from the enemy faster and more accurately than people. Artificial Intelligence also helped commanders to assess the risks and benefits of some combat maneuvers, and sometimes even offered their own variant, which was not considered by the ship's captain. In addition, AI reported on how ocean salt and water temperature can affect the accuracy of sonar systems.

Original article: China equips submarines with artificial intelligence.