A Chinese researcher group gave control of an active observation satellite to software under artificial intelligence control. The AI, which took over satellite control for 24 hours, confronted the research group with an unwanted outcome.

Researchers were baffled The AI, tasked with observing the Earth, deviated from the expected order and proceeded on the wrong plane. Experts analyzing the observation results stated that the AI was extremely unsuccessful.

The AI, which observed with a small satellite named Qimingxing 1, focused on the city of Patna in India. Although the research group noticed the AI’s attention to this region, they have not yet learned the reason. A recent border dispute in the area is thought to be related.

Another point of focus for the AI was Osaka Port, one of Japan’s busiest ports. The port is important because it occasionally hosts US navy ships. Scientists have not made any statements regarding this location either.

Overall, the research was met with a reaction. Critics emphasized that too much time was allowed for a control that was against the normal flow, leading to wasted resources. Therefore, we can say that the research failed in many aspects.

This is the first time we encounter a satellite being left to AI control without human intervention. The failure of the outcome is proof that AI is not yet at the desired level. This failure is also considered a turning point that could contribute to the development of AI.