AI warfare is here and the U.S. Army is practicing for it, robots and all
The U.S. Army is actively training for AI warfare during the African Lion 2026 military exercise in Morocco. This exercise, the largest U.S.-led military operation in Africa, showcased various AI-powered systems aimed at modernizing battlefield tactics. While advancements in AI are being integrated into military operations, concerns about the ethical implications of autonomous decision-making remain prevalent among soldiers.
- ▪The African Lion 2026 exercise involved over 30 partner nations and focused on the future of warfare with AI technologies.
- ▪AI systems were used to shorten the 'kill chain,' significantly reducing decision-making time from hours to minutes.
- ▪Project Maven, the Pentagon's AI initiative, played a crucial role in processing battlefield data and aiding commanders.
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World AI warfare is here, and CBS News got a look at the U.S. military training to use it on the battlefield By Duarte Dias, Duarte Dias Digital Journalist Duarte Pita Dias is based in CBS News' London bureau, where he works across digital platforms and for TV broadcasts. Read Full Bio Duarte Dias, Chris Livesay Chris Livesay Correspondent, Rome Chris Livesay is a CBS News foreign correspondent based in Rome. Read Full Bio Chris Livesay May 29, 2026 / 9:52 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Tan Tan, Morocco — In arid southern Morocco, where the Sahara Desert meets the Atlantic coast, the silence of the desert was shattered this month by the boom of explosions and crackling gunfire.
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