In early 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) stepped up its efforts to incorporate generative AI into military operations. It worked alongside companies like OpenAI and Anthropic to link their commercial AI tools to the military's classified networks, and at the same time, eased the traditional usage limitations. This initiative is designed to boost the efficiency of intelligence processing and improve decision-making capabilities. However, it has also ignited a broad debate over concerns related to data security, ethical considerations, and the potential global strategic impacts.
