Warren demands information on xAI access to classified Pentagon networks
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Senator Warren demands Pentagon explain why Elon Musk's AI company has access to classified military networks.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provide information about xAI's access to Pentagon classified networks and address concerns that the company's Grok chatbot could pose reliability risks to the U.S. military. Warren, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent the demands in a letter on Sunday. The inquiry centers on potential security vulnerabilities from allowing Elon Musk's AI company access to sensitive defense systems. Warren's concerns reflect broader worries about integrating private AI technologies into critical military infrastructure, particularly given questions about the reliability and security of commercial chatbot systems. The letter puts pressure on the Pentagon to justify its AI partnerships and explain safeguards protecting classified information.
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Senator Warren sent a letter demanding Defense Secretary Hegseth provide information about xAI's Pentagon access.
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