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America’s Secret Weapon? Pentagon Bets Big on AI for National Security

The Pentagon, headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, in Washington, D.C.  / Reuters Yonhap News
The Pentagon, headquarters of the US Department of Defense, in Washington, D.C. / Reuters Yonhap News

On Wednesday, the Department of Defense announced that it has launched a new unit called the AI Rapid Capabilities Cell to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology ahead of potential adversaries.

Managed by the Pentagon’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), this specialized team will be responsible for implementing cutting-edge AI models and advanced tools across the entire department.

The Department of Defense expects that using AI will significantly enhance both combat effectiveness and overall management efficiency.

In the military domain, AI will be integrated into various critical areas, including command and control (C2), decision support systems, operational planning, logistics, weapons development and testing, unmanned and autonomous systems, intelligence activities, information operations, and cyber operations.

In the non-combat sector, AI applications will target finance, human resources, supply chain optimization, healthcare information systems, legal analysis, procurement processes, software development, and cybersecurity.

To support the relevant pilot projects, the Pentagon has earmarked a total of $100 million for the AI Rapid Capabilities Cell in the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.

During a press briefing, Dr. Radha Plumb, the DOD’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, underscored the strategic importance of the new AI unit.

“The US and the US Private sector in particular is at the cutting edge regarding artificial intelligence. At the same time, it’s important to recognize that AI adoption by adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is accelerating and poses significant national security risks,” Plumb warned.

The Stars and Stripes, the national flag of the United States. / UPI Yonhap News
The Stars and Stripes is the national flag of the United States. / UPI Yonhap News

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