AI vs humans in battlefield: Pentagon divided over use of artificial intelligence in war
AI vs humans in battlefield: Pentagon divided over use of artificial intelligence in war
Publish Date: 2026-05-31 10:58:00
Source Domain: www.hindustantimes.com
The United States Department of Defence announced a series of agreements with seven artificial intelligence companies as part of its bid to expand the use of AI on the battlefield.
With SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA, Reflection, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on board, the defence department has stated that the collaborations will allow the US military to establish an “AI-first fighting force.” (REUTERS)
With SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA, Reflection, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on board, the defence department has stated that the collaborations will allow the US military to establish an “AI-first fighting force.”
Amid the push, US President Donald Trump also abruptly called off plans to sign a new AI executive order hours before an expected White House ceremony. The executive order was set to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. Trump’s postponement of signing the order also comes as part of the US’ race with China in the industry.
“We’re leading China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t want to do anything that’s going to get in the way of that lead,” Trump told reporters.
Concerns over AI push
However, several military officials and leaders have flagged their concerns regarding the use of AI in a high-stakes environment such as war.
As per Admiral Frank Bradley, the head of US Special Operations Command, troops have to be careful about the use of AI and how it will be used in the field.
“We have to be very careful about how we come to (AI’s) employment and its inspiration into the delivery of lethality,” said Bradley while speaking at the annual special forces conference in Tampa, Florida.
He added that while he can see a future where AI will determine what targets will be hit, humans “have to have the confidence that it’s going to deliver violence only where we intend it to be delivered.”
The increasing push of AI by the US government has also come under scrutiny after its implementation in mass deportation campaigns.
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