US to Accelerate AI Use for National Security Needs
President Trump issued a memorandum to speed the adoption of AI across intelligence and warfighting domains while ensuring the technology respects the chain of command. The directive includes safeguards against using AI for unlawful surveillance or the censorship of free speech.
The United States will accelerate AI development for national security and intelligence applications while requiring developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government cybersecurity testing. This initiative follows a White House request for leading developers to provide evaluation access to powerful systems before their public release. The shift prioritizes military AI dominance across intelligence and warfighting domains to ensure the country maintains a technological edge over global competitors.
