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Pentagon taps four commercial tech firms to expand military use of AI

The four firms — Google, Anthropic, OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI — will help the DOD develop AI workflows for key national security missions.

By Courtney Albon

4 months ago

A medical laboratory technician examines a slide under a microscope inside the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Medical Center, April, 28, 2021.

Google wanted exclusive dibs on a priceless trove of military tissue samples. A dozen DoD officials raised ethical, legal concerns.

Google has long sought access to a priceless trove of veterans’ medical data.

By James Bandler, ProPublica

3 years ago

Improving military spouse economic opportunity with better navigation

Hiring Our Heroes and Grow with Google have launched the MilSpouse Roadmap, which aims to help spouses anticipate and prepare for common challenges they may face.

By Eric Eversole and Lisa Gevelber

5 years ago

The Pentagon promises to use artificial intelligence for good, not evil

The Defense Department announced five ethical principles it plans to live by as it develops and uses artificial intelligence.

By Meghann Myers

6 years ago

The military needs a new personnel system if it wants to stop bleeding highly skilled troops

The Defense Innovation Board is charged with advising the Pentagon on technology. Their recommendation: Fix your personnel system.

By Meghann Myers

6 years ago

Miss this deadline and you can’t advance

Download the new app to take the exam on your smart device.

By Mark D. Faram

6 years ago