[51916] Ukraine considers using artificial intelligence to manage draft exemptions

Using artificial intelligence in military personnel management in Ukraine

As part of efforts to streamline the recruitment system in Ukraine, Member of Parliament Ruslan Horbenko announced that the country is considering the implementation of artificial intelligence systems to verify the validity of military service exemptions. According to reports, the move is intended to eradicate corruption in the system and automatically revoke exemptions in cases where irregularities are discovered.

According to Реальна Війна | Україна | Новини, the system is expected to perform a comprehensive audit of the recruits' eligibility. The channel, which is identified with clear pro-Ukrainian positions, quotes Horbenko as claiming that "artificial intelligence will deal with the granting of exemptions," and that the move will help close loopholes that were exploited in the past.

In addition, Женьок Вещає… emphasizes that the main goal is "to eliminate corruption," and notes that this is a significant change in how the authorities manage draft exemptions. Україна⚡️Новини⚡️Війна added that failure to comply with the new conditions set by the system will lead to the immediate loss of the exemption.

At the same time, UA Stream notes that the recruitment process in the country continues to undergo reforms, using the "Reserve+" application as the primary means for updating details and managing service deferrals. Horbenko even noted that the army needs technological experts with high digital literacy, emphasizing that "the ability to work with a computer is currently valued in the army at the level of a lieutenant colonel" according to Реальна Війна.