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Navy: US Can’t Build Trump’s Planned Fleet — Unless AI Can Slash Costs

The nation's defense strategy depends on using advanced tech to build and repair warships more cheaply, says acquisition chief James "Hondo" Geurts.

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Google’s Withdrawal from Pentagon AI Project Risks US Lives, Says Work

Former deputy defense secretary says the tech giant should consider how its work might help save U.S. troops — and how it is currently helping China.

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As AI Begins to Reshape Defense, Here’s How Europe Can Keep Up

It’s clear that the continent’s political and military leaders are wrestling with the implications of artificial intelligence. But debate needs to translate into action, and quickly.

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Terrorists Are Going to Use Artificial Intelligence

Machine-learning technology is growing ever more accessible. Let’s not have a 9/11-style ‘failure of imagination’ about it.

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How to Plan for the Coming Era of Human-Machine Teaming

Militaries must understand the different forms it will take, and how it will change just about everything they do.

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In AI, Russia Is Hustling to Catch Up

Putin is spurring frenetic efforts to marshal the country’s academic and industrial resources for breakthroughs in the field — and just might achieve them.

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AI: The Pros, Cons, and What To Really Fear

Dive into what's known so far about the new AI arms race — with a particular eye on U.S. and Chinese efforts — in a new special report.