Shield AI

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AI· San Diego, California· founded 2015shield.ai

Shield AI develops AI-powered technology for defense operations, including autonomous drones and fighter pilots.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is an aerospace and defense technology company based in San Diego, California. It specializes in artificial intelligence for aviation, creating autonomous AI pilots for various aircraft. The company has contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international militaries, focusing on enhancing mission autonomy through advanced technology.

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Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ testbed hot-swaps AI brains mid-flight
OTV-MOBILITY4d ago

Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ testbed hot-swaps AI brains mid-flight

Northrop Grumman's Talon IQ initiative successfully demonstrated mid-flight AI control swapping using a modified Scaled Composites Vanguard Model 437. Recent tests involved Shield AI, Accelint, and Applied Intuition, showcasing seamless transitions between AIs for mission-specific tasks. This modular architecture allows rapid software integration, enhancing operational flexibility while retaining a human pilot for safety during testing.