The Pentagon Is Going “AI First”
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The US military is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence across all mission areas, with the goal of becoming an 'AI-first' war-fighting institution by 2026. The new approach prioritizes speed over traditional checks and balances, raising concerns about flawed weapons systems, accountability, and an accelerated AI arms race.
The US military is placing artificial intelligence at the center of its mission. The Pentagon has issued a memorandum directing the department to become an 'AI-first' institution. A new 'AI Acceleration Strategy' has been launched, which includes seven 'Pace-Setting Projects' to push AI into war fighting, intelligence, and data-processing functions. The Army has awarded a $5.6 billion contract to Salesforce to provide AI-enabled systems. The new approach prioritizes speed over traditional checks and balances. The shift is expected to further centralize decision-making within the Pentagon and increase reliance on private companies.
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