Scale AI partners with U.S. military for AI integration

Scale AI has secured a multimillion-dollar contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop Thunderforge, an initiative aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into military planning. This marks a shift as companies previously focused on civilian applications now pivot to defense. Experts express concern over the potential risks of military AI. They warn that increasing reliance on AI could lead to loss of human control and catastrophic outcomes. Scale AI claims that Thunderforge will operate with human oversight, but skepticism remains. The trend of civilian companies entering military contracts is growing, with multiple firms now collaborating with the U.S. military. Experts emphasize the need for international guidelines to manage AI's military use and prevent uncontrolled developments.