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War & Conflict2h 58m ago

The Pentagon revealed that Grok AI was used by US forces to deploy over 2,000 munitions against 2,000 targets within 96 hours during Operation Epic Fury, as stated in a legal brief.

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US forces, Cameron Stanley, Elon Musk, xAI, US Department of Justice, NAACP
What
The Pentagon revealed that Grok AI was used by US forces to deploy over 2,000 munitions against 2,000 targets within 96 hours during Operation Epic Fury, as stated in a legal brief.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:22:09 GMT · 2h 58m ago
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Why
The US Department of Justice argued in a legal brief that xAI data centers are critical to national security because they support AI systems used by the US military, such as Grok, during a lawsuit challenging the operation of gas-powered turbines.
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This disclosure is a clear acknowledgement of the Pentagon's use of Elon Musk's AI technology in military operations, revealing the increasing integration of AI in warfare and raising debates about its role and oversight.

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  1. War & Conflict2h 58m ago
    Cameron Stanley stated that Maven Smart Systems enabled US forces to deploy more than 2,000 munitions against 2,000 targets within a 96-hour period during Operation Epic Fury, utilizing Grok's government-focused model.
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    The Pentagon revealed that Grok AI was used by US forces to deploy over 2,000 munitions against 2,000 targets within 96 hours during Operation Epic Fury, as stated in a legal brief.

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