It turns out that using AI to generate classified intelligence reports for the US military is a bad idea. What a surprise.

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Sources:
CNN: Exclusive: US military had close call after using AI for false intelligence report, sources say - http://cnn.com/2026/09/18/politics/us...

The Pentagon: Artificial Intelligence Strategy for the Department of War - https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/12...