China tests powerful AI that could one day be used on submarines

China has demonstrated advanced AI technology alongside its upgraded Jiaolong submersible, which achieved a maximum depth of 7,056.9 meters during three dives in the Philippine Basin. The AI-powered system includes a fault-diagnosis and decision-support tool for underwater operations, allowing pilots to identify equipment malfunctions and recommend appropriate responses.

This technology could prove particularly valuable for nuclear-powered submarines, as they rely on limited satellite communications while submerged and must process complex information to make critical decisions. AI-based predictive maintenance could also help detect and prevent equipment failures during lengthy underwater missions.

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