Pentagon asks for $54bn in pivot towards AI-powered war
by Aisha Down from World news | The Guardian on (#754FF)
Budget outlines funding for autonomous drone warfare program as experts say military unprepared for risks
The Pentagon is aiming to increase funding more than a hundredfold for an autonomous drone warfare program, according to budget documents released this week, signalling a major pivot towards AI-powered war.
In its 2027 budget, the Pentagon has asked for over $54bn to fund the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, a 24,000% increase on last year.
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