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  1. RESEARCH · Fortune English(EN) ·

    The Pentagon claims a 1,775% boost in AI use is paying off the DOGE promise a year later—but adoption is still under 50%

    The U.S. Department of Defense reports a significant increase in AI usage, with 1.5 million personnel now utilizing the technology, up from 80,000 in late 2025. Despite this surge, less than half of the agency's 3.5 million employees are actively deploying AI tools, and the effectiveness of the generated work remains under scrutiny. This expansion follows the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and partnerships with major tech companies like Google and OpenAI, aiming to streamline bureaucratic tasks such as report generation, which officials claim has been drastically reduced in time spent. AI

    The Pentagon claims a 1,775% boost in AI use is paying off the DOGE promise a year later—but adoption is still under 50%

    IMPACT The Pentagon's AI adoption surge highlights broader challenges in government technology integration and efficiency gains.

  2. COMMENTARY · The Guardian — AI English(EN) · · [3 sources]

    AI use by the US government is ballooning. And the lack of transparency is troubling | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier

    The US government's use of artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding, with a recent disclosure revealing over 3,600 active or planned AI use cases. This represents a 70% increase from the previous administration, and many of these applications involve sensitive governmental functions. Concerns are mounting over the lack of transparency surrounding these AI deployments, particularly as they impact areas like individual freedom, public health, and national security. AI

    AI use by the US government is ballooning. And the lack of transparency is troubling | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier

    IMPACT The rapid expansion of AI in government functions raises significant concerns about oversight and potential misuse, impacting public trust and the application of policy.