Artificial Intelligence and In Extremis Decision-Making

Artificial Intelligence and In Extremis Decision-Making


Given the dramatic consequences of in extremis thinking, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a tool to increase the odds of a good decision while minimizing the odds of a bad decision. In essence, the speed and capacity of AI can transform System II thinking into System I thinking through its ability, in just a matter of seconds, to synthesize and integrate vast storehouses of knowledge. Note: The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not reflect the position of the United States Military Academy, the Department of the Army, or the Department of Defense.

Author: Michael D. Matthews Ph.D.


Published at: 2026-02-16 23:51:08

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