North Korea reports that it has carried out tests of missiles and rockets guided by artificial intelligence, according to state media coverage cited by multiple outlets. The claims mark the first time Pyongyang acknowledges using AI specifically in its missile technology. One report also notes that this follows earlier North Korean statements about using AI technology in its drone systems.
Sky News adds that the tests take place as leader Kim Jong Un watches, reinforcing that the exercise is presented domestically as a significant step in North Korea’s weapons development. The Independent describes the announcement as a first for North Korea in acknowledging AI use in missile guidance.
While the reports rely on North Korean statements, they collectively agree on the core points: Pyongyang publicly claims AI-guided missile and rocket tests, frames them as a first of their kind in its missile program, and ties the demonstrations to Kim Jong Un’s oversight. No independent verification or technical details about performance or accuracy are provided in the cited coverage.
