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JD Vance warns Air Force Academy grads: AI will change warfare, but humans must make life-and-death decisions

Vice President JD Vance told 2026 U.S. Air Force Academy graduates that AI will “inevitably change warfare,” but he cautioned against delegating life-and-death decisions to machines. In remarks at commencement in Colorado, he urged cadets to stay adaptable amid expanding Pentagon work on AI in combat.

Discovered 2026-05-28T08:09:51.935186-07:00 | 2026-05-28T08:09:51.935186-07:00

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  • Sets senior-level guidance on AI’s role in lethal decision-making—reaffirming human control even as the Pentagon accelerates AI use in war.
  • Signals how AI governance and operational doctrine messaging is likely to shape requirements, training, and adoption priorities across defense air systems and software suppliers.
  • Links AI modernization with workforce expectations at the Air Force Academy, providing a visible “from the top” stance on the boundaries of autonomy in military operations.

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