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Pentagon's New AI Playbook Prioritizes Speed Over Perfect Alignment

The US Department of the Navy has signed a strategy to 'weaponize' data and AI, aiming to build an 'AI-first' fleet. The plan includes running large language models directly on warships and emphasizes that moving too slowly poses greater risks than imperfect alignment.

Why it matters: This marks a significant shift in military AI policy, prioritizing rapid adoption over perfect safety alignment and potentially accelerating AI deployment in defense operations.

Full story at: The Decoder