U.S. Military Reaches Deals With 7 Tech Companies On AI

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars. The Pentagon said Friday that Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX will provide their resources to help “augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments." The Defense Department has been rapidly accelerating its use of AI in recent years. But AI has already raised concerns that its use could invade Americans’ privacy or allow machines to choose targets on the battlefield.