US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security

The White House announced on Friday that it will accelerate the development and use of artificial intelligence for national security applications. The directive aims to speed up integration of AI across defense and intelligence operations, including threat detection, decision support, and cybersecurity.

The announcement did not include specific funding amounts or program names. It emphasized the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in AI while ensuring ethical safeguards. The White House said the acceleration will involve partnerships with federal agencies and the private sector, and called for enhanced testing and evaluation before deployment.

It builds on previous White House actions on AI, including executive orders and national security memoranda. The directive underscores the administration's focus on leveraging AI for strategic advantage while addressing civil liberties concerns, though no new oversight mechanisms were detailed.