The Rush to A.I. Threatens National Security

Published on January 30, 2025

Militaries are using artificial intelligence systems, which are often flawed and error-prone, to make decisions about who or what to target and how to do it. The Pentagon is already considering incorporating A.I. into many military tasks, potentially amplifying risks and introducing new and serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities. And now that Donald Trump has taken office, the tech industry is moving full steam ahead in its push to integrate A.I. products across the defense establishment, which could make a dangerous situation even more perilous for national security.

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