Last week, we discussed the reality of current-state artificial intelligence technologies, dispelling some of the most pervasive myths surrounding the topic. This week, we’re diving into the ongoing U.S. Air Force effort to develop, mature, and field AI fighter pilots to operate some of the most advanced combat aircraft ever devised — a program known collectively as SKYBORG. Let’s explore how this AI has matured, and where it’s going, because according to the Air Force, these systems will be in service by the close of this very decade.