According to sources, the U.S. Department of Defense's network operations division is forming a specialized task force aimed at accelerating the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence tools within the most sensitive networks in the United States. This move is primarily to address the security risks posed by the rapid emergence of AI models developed by the private sector, which can identify digital system security vulnerabilities faster than top hackers.

Two weeks ago, General Joshua Rade, the leader of the National Security Agency and Cyber Command, informed employees via internal email that the establishment of the task force aims to study how to safely apply advanced AI models in various tasks of the Pentagon. This work will span across Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, involving the evaluation of AI models developed by Silicon Valley tech giants to ensure their safe application in high-level systems involving national secrets.

Notably, the recently launched Claude Mythos model by the AI company Anthropic has shown excellent performance in identifying and exploiting network vulnerabilities, even posing a threat to national and public security. In response, the White House has begun drafting an executive order requiring leading AI laboratories to submit their models to the federal government for testing before public release, ensuring these technologies are not misused by malicious actors.

The formation of the task force marks the desire of Cyber Command and the National Security Agency to more quickly apply AI tools in the field of cybersecurity, according to insiders. This move indicates that both Cyber Command and the National Security Agency recognize the importance of rapidly deploying artificial intelligence. Rade mentioned in his email that the task force will be led by the commander of Cyber Command, drawing on the expertise of the National Security Agency.

The Pentagon has also signed agreements with technology companies including OpenAI and Google to begin using AI models in their classified networks. However, the legal dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon may affect its broader deployment across the federal government. Former Deputy Commander Charles Moore expressed support, stating that AI tools have become essential in network defense and attack.

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💡 The Pentagon has established a task force to accelerate the deployment of advanced AI tools in sensitive networks.   

🔍 The National Security Agency and Cyber Command are jointly evaluating AI models developed by the private sector to ensure cybersecurity. ⚠️ The White House is drafting an executive order requiring AI companies to undergo federal testing of their models before release to prevent security risks.