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How the US is merging artificial intelligence and warfare

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May 2, 2026

The Pentagon is partnering with major tech firms to integrate AI into classified networks, speeding up data analysis and battlefield decisions as debates over ethics grow.

The United States is rapidly pushing artificial intelligence deeper into its warfare. The Pentagon is signing major contracts with tech companies to integrate AI into classified systems, aiming to analyze vast data faster and support military decision making.

AI is already being used for surveillance analysis, logistics and targeting in conflicts such as Ukraine and Gaza. New generative models raise ethical concerns, questions about autonomy, and fears of faster, less transparent military action.

Ben Fajzullin DW Anchor & Correspondent, covers breaking news, global affairs and social issues.
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