It's no secret at this point that AI is taking over many industries fast, and it certainly has its positives and negatives. Some are concerned with how using this technology will impact jobs for humans, while others are thrilled to see how tasks will get done much more efficiently.

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One field that is using AI to its fullest capabilities is the U.S. Navy. Our military's defense mechanisms have improved enormously in the 21st century; however, they have never used technology quite like this.

Many of our military's weapons are already autonomous, such as automated deck guns that protect warships from incoming missiles, yet none of them have ever used artificial intelligence. That's all going to change sooner rather than later.

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The Navy has been testing all kinds of AI technology to use as a means of protecting our country since the birth of Task Force 59 back in 2021, which is a specific team whose job is to integrate more AI-operated systems into the Navy. Since then, some major strides have been made. FOX Business reported back in April that the U.S. Navy was planning to begin using unmanned ships run by artificial intelligence to monitor smuggling operations along with illegal fishing by China.

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The global IT company General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. also announced in June 2023 that the Navy would begin using a conversational AI robot named Amelia, which has capabilities to troubleshoot and resolve commonly asked tech support questions from sailors, Marines, and civilian personnel. And the Navy plans to have even more successful operations like these up and running by 2025.

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When this technology becomes advanced enough, it will be able to be used for important tasks like search-and-rescue missions and more.

Money is also a major factor in this, as it is in most cases when introducing AI. Having these AI-operated systems in place will save the military money because once the systems are up and running properly, the systems can think and make decisions for themselves, meaning they won't need a human to operate them.

This can also be seen as a negative, as any machine that can operate without the need for human intervention is quite alarming. And yet, the Navy seems to think that the positives of this technology outweigh the negatives.

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The potential for AI warfare presents a critical concern that cannot be overlooked. As the United States military progresses in integrating AI into its defense mechanisms, it is inevitable that other powerful nations are pursuing similar AI-driven weapons. The implications of such technology falling into the wrong hands are deeply troubling, leading to grave consequences.

Furthermore, despite extensive testing, AI systems are not infallible. The mere presence of prior testing cannot guarantee their flawless performance. Considering the high-stakes scenarios our Navy faces, any malfunction in an AI system during a dangerous situation would be an alarming and unacceptable risk."

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We reached out to the Navy for a comment on the current and future applications of AI in that branch of the military. Here’s what a Navy spokesperson had to say: 

"The Department of the Navy is leveraging Artificial Intelligence to address some of its most challenging problems – such as recruitment, placement, workforce development, logistics, material management, and weather prediction. Our AI Task Forces are the connective fabric between our cyber headquarters and the fleet and represent the backbone of our federated AI approach. The benefits of AI applications include removing Sailors and Marines from harm's way, enhancing operational and corporate efficiency, and are an important asymmetric capability on the digital battlespace of today and tomorrow."

In pursuit of safeguarding our nation, our Navy and the entire military apparatus will undoubtedly prioritize measures they believe will ensure our safety. Currently, they are actively advancing AI technology as a means to bolster their capabilities. AI being used in warfare is new and there remain many unanswered questions about what AI warfare would truly look like.

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A handyman who once removed squatters from his mother’s home is using his experience to offer squatter removal services for others. 

"If somebody needs help, I will go," Flash Shelton, who founded the United Handyman Association, told Fox News. 

If a squatter initially refuses to leave or can't be removed immediately because of legal constraints, Shelton said he would have the homeowner write up a lease so he can move into the house with the squatter.

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"I can basically become a tenant and live with them until they choose to leave on their own," he said. "Go in and sit on the couch and open the fridge and basically be like, ‘I don't know what you're doing, but this is my home now.'" 

"The adrenaline kicks in, and I just go in, and I just feel comfortable, and I just make it happen," Shelton continued. "They're not only surprised, they don't know how to react."

He said he likes to install Ring cameras in every room and tell the squatters they're on a reality show.

"People kind of want to get away as fast as possible, and they don't want to be seen," Shelton said.

If a squatter leaves the home briefly, Shelton said he acts quickly to secure the home.

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"Before they even know what's happening, I've already removed them," he said. 

Shelton said he has both physically helped others in California, where he lives, and has provided consulting over Zoom to teach others his methods.

But he doesn't recommend everyone deploy his methods because of safety concerns.

"I prepare so much ahead of time and because I know all about who I'm going to deal with, I know how many people are there," he said. "There are risks involved, and I don't recommend that people do this on their own, but I will help you and give you tools and try to help you do it in a peaceful way."

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"There's a job to do, and it's all with safety in mind," Shelton added.

Shelton said he was certified in de-escalation tactics in a former job and believes they are helpful for his new line of work.

"Being certified in de-escalation helps me remain calm and in control of the situation without making it more physical or exaggerated or raising tempers," he said. 

Shelton received national attention when he removed squatters from his mother's home. In a video documenting the situation, which garnered millions of views on YouTube, he explains that he staked out the home to wait for the squatters to leave so he could secure the property and install cameras.

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At the time, Shelton said he was in a vulnerable place because he had just lost his father and was taking care of his mother.

"Squatters are ruining lives, and they're taking homes and homes that people have worked their whole lives for," he said. "My mom didn't deserve to have to go through that."

Shelton added that his situation opened his eyes to many others who had similar issues and needed help.

"Since then, people have reached out to me asking my advice," he said. "I started offering squatter services to help other people."

Shelton started a petition this year to make squatting illegal at the federal level. It had gathered more than 4,000 signatures as of Thursday afternoon. He also launched a GoFundMe to help with costs to assist with spreading the word about his petition.

Trespassing is illegal in every state but states have various laws on how to handle squatters, with most relying on civil courts to resolve disputes.

"I think that I have the backing of law enforcement because they wish they could do it," Shelton said, adding that he’s also had positive feedback from attorneys, realtors and homeowners.