US Navy Uses AI to Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz

The US Navy has contracted Domino Data Lab, an AI firm, to expedite mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz using unmanned underwater vehicles. The company's AI can rapidly analyze underwater data, identifying mines and other objects more efficiently than human sailors. Domino Data Lab, originally a commercial technology company, has pivoted to national security needs, applying its platform to defense applications. The company's work is in concert with unmanned vehicles but still involves a human component. The Navy aims to deploy the technology rapidly, reducing retraining time from months to days.