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The Pentagon’s Autonomous Weapons Definitions Don’t Need an Overhaul, They Need an Update
The Pentagon is updating DoD Directive 3000.09 to clarify definitions of autonomous weapons systems amid inconsistent terminology and operational challenges. The White House has directed a 90-day review to align AI use in warfare with American values, addressing disputes like the Pentagon-Anthropic conflict over AI model applications.
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