The Pentagon used Project Maven-developed AI to identify air strike targets

The US military stepped up its use of artificial intelligence tools after Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, based on a new report from Bloomberg. Schuyler Moore, chief technology officer of US Central Command, told the news agency that machine learning algorithms have helped the Pentagon identify targets for more than 85 airstrikes in … Read more

Defense Department alerts over 20,000 employees about email data breach

The Department of Defense sent a data breach notification letter to thousands of current and former employees alerting them that their personal information had been disclosed. DefenseScoop reported Tuesday. Although the department first detected the incident in early 2023, notifications only started being sent out earlier this month. More than 20,000 people appear to be … Read more

Pentagon Press Secretary provides update on Russian battle for Bakhmut, Ukraine

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The Pentagon Press Secretary, Pat Ryder, provided an update on the ongoing battle for Bakhmut in Ukraine, as Russian forces continue their incursion into the region. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Ryder said that the situation remains tense, and the US is closely monitoring the developments. According to Ryder, the Russian forces have launched … Read more