The Pentagon has reportedly used Grok, an AI developed by xAI, in strikes against Iran, with officials claiming its AI chief stated it assisted in firing over 2,000 munitions. This use of conversational AI in military operations is a significant development. Separately, American developers are increasingly adopting Chinese AI models like DeepSeek due to their lower cost, finding them sufficient for many applications. AI
IMPACT The integration of AI like Grok into military operations raises significant ethical and strategic questions, while the adoption of cheaper Chinese AI models by US developers could impact the global AI market dynamics.
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