White House Urges Agencies to Adopt AI for Military, Spy Use

  • US has to move faster in deploying technology, Sullivan Says
  • Top Biden aide warns US rivals seek strategic gains in AI
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The Biden administration said the US must accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence for military and intelligence uses, directing agencies to quickly deploy the most powerful systems in a safe manner, according to a new national security memorandum.

Announcing the strategy, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said the US must extend its lead on AI while also managing the risks, arguing the fast-evolving technology could impact everything from nuclear physics to rocketry and stealth — the ability of aircraft and other vehicles to avoid detection.