US military expands use of artificial intelligence amid calls for safeguards

The Trump administration is pushing to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S. military.
Adm. Frank Bradley emphasized the need for safeguards and human control over AI to ensure it delivers force only where intended.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports the use of AI in any legal way without ideological constraints.
President Donald Trump dismissed signing a new AI executive order due to concerns it could hinder U.S. competitive edge.
The Pentagon aims to develop “functional battlefield tools” that help troops identify targets more quickly and support operations.
U.S. Special Operations Command officials stress that AI should enhance, not replace, human judgment and decision-making.
Tech firms and military leaders are increasingly concerned about potential misuse of AI, especially fully autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.
The U.S. military ended a contract with Anthropic due to concerns over potential misuse and filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation.

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