The Pentagon has deployed OpenAI's artificial intelligence systems in recent weeks and plans to integrate Google's Gemini model next, according to Undersecretary for Research and Engineering Emil Michael. The moves come as the Department of Defense diversifies its AI partnerships beyond previous arrangements.
The deployment represents a significant expansion of commercial AI integration into defense operations, potentially reshaping how the military conducts intelligence analysis, logistics planning, and operational decision-making. Multiple AI models could provide redundancy and specialized capabilities across different mission sets.