‘Winning requires a new playbook’: Hegseth touts deal with Musk’s Grok for new military AI strategy – The Economic Times Video
During his visit to SpaceX on January 12, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the integration of Elon Musk’s XAI platform Grok into military networks as part of a new “AI acceleration strategy.” U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday announced a collaboration with Elon Musk’s XAI to deploy its artificial intelligence model Grok in military networks, calling the partnership key to maintaining America’s technological edge. “In modern warfare, the fastest innovator will be the winner, and no one can innovate more than an American entrepreneur freed from the constraints of stifling bureaucracy,” Hegseth said during an event at SpaceX. The defense chief also emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in securing America’s future, saying, “The stakes cannot be higher.” Speaking at the event, Musk shared his vision of going beyond current limits, saying, “One day, science fiction turns into science fact.” Hegseth emphasized that the collaboration is a testament to the unique power of U.S. entrepreneurs and technology to secure the country’s future advantage.
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