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AI systems vulnerable to adversarial attacks with visual 'noise' patches.

Pentagon's GARD program works on identifying and defending against such vulnerabilities. [ more ]

Pentagon officials will publish a maturity model for generative AI in June.

Problem with Large Language Models is producing text with errors called 'hallucinations'. [ more ]

Craig Martell, the first head of the Pentagon's CDAO, is stepping down, being succeeded by Radha Plumb.

During Martell's tenure, CDAO focused on advancing data, AI, and analytics for national security, developing strategies and a responsible AI toolkit. [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after being treated for a bladder issue.

Austin transferred duties to the Deputy Defense Secretary while receiving treatment in the critical care unit and underwent non-surgical procedures to correct the issue. [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized for an emergent bladder issue, and his deputy, Kathleen Hicks, is assuming his duties.

The rapid notification of Austin's hospitalization comes after criticism of the Pentagon's handling of his previous illness. [ more ]

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized for an emergent bladder issue.

This is Austin's second hospitalization, with the first one being controversially kept secret. [ more ]

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized for the second time in a month, this time for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.

Austin's hospitalization comes after criticism for lack of transparency regarding his cancer diagnosis and previous hospital stays. [ more ]

Lloyd Austin, Joe Biden's top military adviser, has been hospitalized due to a bladder issue.

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks is prepared to assume the duties of the defense secretary if required. [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized again for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.

Austin was previously hospitalized less than a month ago for complications from a treatment for prostate cancer. [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III was taken to a military hospital for treatment of symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks would assume Austin's responsibilities if needed. [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III returns to the Pentagon after surgery and hospitalization

Mr. Austin to testify about why his illness was kept secret [ more ]

The Pentagon is facing scrutiny for not notifying senior Biden administration officials and Congress about Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's hospitalization.

Former Vice President Mike Pence called the delay in disclosing Austin's hospitalization a dereliction of duty. [ more ]

The Pentagon took three and a half days to inform the White House about Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's hospitalization following a medical procedure.

The delayed notification by the Pentagon has baffled officials and raised concerns about transparency and communication within the government. [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications from a recent medical procedure.

Austin is expected to resume his full duties today, after recovering well and receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. [ more ]

President Biden has indicated that he has decided how to respond to the killing of three American service members in a drone attack in Jordan that his administration has pinned on Iran-backed militia groups.

The Pentagon is still assessing options to respond to the attack in Jordan, and the U.S. response is expected to come in phases, potentially involving multiple actions over a period of time. [ more ]

Three U.S. troops were killed and 34 injured in a militant drone attack in Jordan, marking the first deadly military action against American service members since the war in Gaza.

President Biden blamed the attack on groups supported by Iran, raising questions about how the Pentagon will respond. [ more ]

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since January 1 with a urinary tract infection after a surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer.

The Pentagon faced public backlash for not disclosing Austin's hospitalization, with President Biden and Austin's deputy being kept in the dark for days. [ more ]

There is no plan to fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin despite the lack of communication about his medical status.

President Biden has complete confidence in Austin and his focus is on his recovery. [ more ]

Defense Chief Lloyd Austin declined to inform the White House about his hospitalizations.

Questions about Austin's conduct continue to plague the Pentagon. [ more ]

President Biden has no plans to fire Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

President Biden has complete trust and confidence in Secretary Austin [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization was kept secret, even from Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks.

Biden administration officials were unaware of Austin's condition for more than three days. [ more ]

Pentagon did not inform senior Biden administration leaders and top Pentagon officials of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization until days later.

The Pentagon's lack of transparency about Austin's illness is concerning and goes against normal practice for high-ranking officials. [ more ]

Republicans react strongly to Pentagon's delayed communication about Defense Secretary's hospitalization.

Some lawmakers are calling for Austin to testify or be ousted. [ more ]

President Biden was unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized.

The public was not notified of Austin's hospitalization until Friday. [ more ]

Congress orders Pentagon to conduct major study of a U.S. war with China by 2030

Proposed defense authorization bill also orders study of economic impact of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan [ more ]

U.S. destroyer and commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea in an escalation of ongoing attacks

The USS Carney was targeted twice and successfully shot down a nearby drone [ more ]

New legislation introduced to streamline information-sharing in the Pentagon.

The legislation aims to enhance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region and improve the rollout of the JADC2 initiative. [ more ]

Pentagon officials view AI as one of the 'less mature technologies' available

AI applications are not very mature and currently have limited impact [ more ]

The Pentagon plans to field thousands of AI-enabled autonomous vehicles by 2026.

Replicator aims to accelerate the deployment of AI tech, including weaponized systems.

The U.S. is expected to have fully autonomous lethal weapons within the next few years. [ more ]

The Pentagon's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) has released a toolkit on the responsible use of AI technologies.

The toolkit provides a voluntary process to align AI projects with responsible AI best practices and the DOD's ethical principles.

The toolkit was developed with tailoring, internal alignment, holistic evaluation, ethical principles, and risk mitigation in mind. [ more ]