US to speed up AI development for national security

The White House has declared its intention to expedite the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) for national security purposes. This move signals a significant push to leverage advanced technology in intelligence gathering and military operations.

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Under my Administration, the United States can and will responsibly accelerate the use of AI across intelligence and warfighting domains in line with American values.

President Donald Trump, in a national security memorandum, affirmed that the United States will "responsibly accelerate the use of AI across intelligence and warfighting domains in line with American values." This directive aims to ensure that the nation maintains a technological edge while adhering to its core principles.

However, the administration also stressed the importance of ethical considerations. Trump explicitly stated that AI technologies should not be employed to "censor free speech" or conduct "unauthorized or unlawful surveillance activities." This reflects a commitment to balancing national security imperatives with civil liberties.

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to ensure the deliberate adoption of AI systems that respect the chain of command.

In line with this focus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been given 90 days to revise existing directives concerning the autonomy of weapons systems. The goal is to "ensure the deliberate adoption of AI systems that respect the chain of command," underscoring the need for human oversight and control in the integration of AI into military hardware.

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to censor free speech ... or conduct unauthorized or unlawful surveillance activities.