The Pentagon is integrating artificial intelligence into classified computer networks, signing deals with seven major tech companies to supply AI capabilities for military decision-making. The effort is designed to speed up target identification and strengthen logistics, aiming to improve warfighter confidence and reinforce national security as threats evolve.
The Pentagon says it has partnered with seven tech firms, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection, and SpaceX, to deploy AI using classified systems for warfighting support. The arrangement requires human oversight, but the move is already facing legal and ethical backlash, with Anthropic suing over how such systems could be used for autonomous weapons and surveillance.
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