The US Air Force is planning to conduct an experimental dogfight between an AI-powered fighter jet and a human pilot by 2024. The AI system, known as the Autonomous Air Combat Operations (AACO) program, will control a fighter jet and engage in simulated air combat against a human pilot. The goal is to test the capabilities of AI in high-stakes aerial combat scenarios. The AACO program aims to develop AI algorithms that can process data from sensors and cameras, identify targets, and make decisions faster than humans. The experiment will evaluate the AI’s ability to outmaneuver and outperform a human pilot in a controlled environment. While the AI will have some advantages, such as faster reaction times, the human pilot will have the benefit of experience and intuition. The results of this experiment could shape the future of air combat and the integration of AI into military operations.