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NASA Framework for the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The NASA Framework for the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides six key principles to guide NASA's use of AI. The principles are NASA's AI must be 1. Fair, 2., Explainable and transparent, 3. Accountable, 4. Secure and safe, 5. Human-centric and societally beneficial, and 6. Scientifically and technically robust. The framework describes each ethical AI principle, and then applies that principle to NASA work. The framework also includes a list of questions practitioners should use to guide their AI work. Finally, the framework focuses on concrete, practical considerations for the next five - ten years, while also beginning to lay the foundation for longer-term disruptive change as human-level (or beyond) AI is created.

Artificial Intelligence

Autonomous Amphibious Rescue System

The US Marines are in the process of retiring 900+ Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) and replacing them with new Amphibious Combat Vehicles ACVs. There is the potential to convert “swords into ploughshares” in this transition, by upgrading and repurposing the retiring AAVs into a national civilian asset. Add Advanced Sensors & Communications to Enhance Safety and Search Capabilities. Add Remote Operations Capabilities. Add Autonomous Operations Capabilities. Launch & Recovery Platform: Equip with Remote/Autonomous: 1. Deployable airborne systems 2. Deployable ground systems 3. Deployable marine systems to support Search and Rescue Missions in Extreme Conditions.

Remote Capability