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Military● ElevatedSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 8:59 PM

‘The US can’t lose’: Pentagon plows ahead on AI despite warnings

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Politico Europe · North America

Military leaders warn the risks of falling behind adversaries in artificial intelligence research outweigh the potential risks of the technology.

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