The Pentagon is pushing for AI on the battlefield. This top military leader is urging caution

# Pentagon Pushes AI for Military While Top General Warns of Risks The Trump administration wants the U.S. military to use artificial intelligence more aggressively in combat, but a leading military commander is pumping the brakes, saying the military needs safeguards to ensure AI systems only attack the targets humans intend them to hit. The tension reveals a real disagreement: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants fewer restrictions on military AI so the Pentagon can move faster, while some tech companies and military leaders worry that rushing ahead without proper safety checks could lead to dangerous mistakes on the battlefield.