Trump's NSPM-11 Directive Accelerates Military AI Adoption and Restricts Vendor Control

President Trump signed NSPM-11 on Friday, mandating the rapid adoption of advanced AI technologies by the US military and intelligence agencies. The memorandum prohibits AI vendors from disabling or modifying deployed models without government approval, addressing concerns raised by the Pentagon's prior conflicts with companies like Anthropic. The directive also instructs Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to update policies regarding autonomous weapon systems within 90 days, ensuring human oversight is maintained before lethal force is employed. While the memo allows for aggressive military AI adoption, it sets limits on creating models that could censor free speech or conduct unlawful surveillance. The initiative marks a shift toward a multi-vendor strategy for military AI, moving away from reliance on a single provider.

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