Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence (opens original article in a new tab)

President Trump ordered the U.S. military to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence, emphasizing its role in national security and requiring an updated directive on autonomous weapon systems. The memo also restricts AI use to avoid censorship, ideological bias, or unlawful surveillance.

• Trump directed the military to adopt AI systems that respect the chain of command.
• AI is intended to enhance battlefield operations and minimize civilian harm.
• The memo restricts AI from being used for censorship or unlawful surveillance.
• A new executive order establishes a framework to vet advanced AI systems for national security risks.