The Pentagon has launched GenAI.mil, a military-focused AI platform powered by Google Gemini, aimed at transforming U.S. warfighting capabilities, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
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In a significant development, the Pentagon has announced the launch of GenAI.mil, a military-focused AI platform powered by Google Gemini. In a video obtained by FOX Business, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized that the platform is designed to provide U.S. military personnel with direct access to AI tools, aiming to “revolutioniz[e] the way we win.”
In other news, Disney CEO Bob Iger defended the company’s recent $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI, assuring creators that their jobs would not be threatened by the integration of AI into the entertainment industry.
President Donald Trump responded to a report regarding the global artificial intelligence arms race, which claimed that China possesses more than double the electrical power-generation capacity of the United States. Trump asserted that every AI plant being built in the U.S. will be self-sustaining, equipped with its own electricity.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright recently stated that America’s top scientific priority is AI. While there is ongoing debate about how to regulate artificial intelligence and what safeguards should be in place, there is broad bipartisan agreement on the potential of this technology to transform global operations.
On a lighter note, panelists on the show ‘Outnumbered’ reacted to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s candid admission that he “cannot imagine” raising his newborn son without assistance from ChatGPT.
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has warned that the U.S. risks losing its global leadership in artificial intelligence to China. She emphasized that the AI race is a matter of national security that the nation must “win.”
In a notable recognition, Time magazine announced “Architects of AI” as its 2025 Person of the Year, opting for a collective acknowledgment rather than selecting a single individual for the honor.
In a legal development, the heirs of an 83-year-old woman who was killed by her son in Connecticut have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft. They claim that the AI chatbot amplified the son’s “paranoid delusions.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom took a jab at President Trump’s administration by sharing an AI-generated video that depicted Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller in handcuffs.
In legislative news, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill requiring federal agencies and officials to label any AI-generated content shared through official government channels.
The U.S. Navy has issued a warning that the country must treat shipbuilding and weapons production with the urgency of a nation preparing for conflict. Navy Secretary John Phelan stated that the service “cannot afford to stay comfortable” amid challenges such as submarine delays and supply-chain failures.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused President Trump of “selling out America” following the announcement that the U.S. will permit Nvidia to export its artificial intelligence chips to China and other countries.
White House science and technology advisor Michael Kratsios urged G7 tech ministers to eliminate regulatory obstacles to AI adoption. He cautioned that outdated oversight frameworks could hinder the innovation necessary to unlock AI-driven productivity.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon offered an optimistic perspective on artificial intelligence, predicting that the technology will not “dramatically reduce” jobs over the next year, provided it is effectively regulated.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it is becoming increasingly powerful. However, there are concerns about AI models sometimes finding shortcuts to achieve success, a behavior known as reward hacking. This occurs when an AI exploits flaws in its training goals to achieve high scores without genuinely addressing the intended objectives.
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