Exclusive eBook: How AI is becoming the next military advisor

MIT Technology Review released an exclusive subscriber-only eBook compiling six stories on how militaries are using AI models for decision-making, including generative AI for spying, AI chatbots for targeting, and Pentagon plans for AI training on classified data. The collection, updated through April 2026, highlights the growing role of AI as a military advisor.

Exclusive eBook: How AI is becoming the next military advisor Access a subscriber-only eBook of a collection of stories about how militaries are using Al models to make decisions. This ebook is available only for subscribers. A collection of stories about how militaries are using AI models to make decisions. This subscriber-only eBook is a package of six stories that were originally published in MIT Technology Review between April 11, 2025, and April 21, 2026, and have been updated to reflect recent developments. Choose which file format to download this eBook: Related Stories: 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now: The new war room https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/04/21/1135667/new-war-room-military-ai-artificial-intelligence/ Generative AI is learning to spy for the US military https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/04/11/1114914/generative-ai-is-learning-to-spy-for-the-us-military/ Phase two of military AI has arrived https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/04/15/1115078/phase-two-of-military-ai-has-arrived/ A defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/12/1134243/defense-official-military-use-ai-chatbots-targeting-decisions/ The Pentagon is planning for AI companies to train on classified data, defense official says https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/17/1134351/the-pentagon-is-planning-for-ai-companies-to-train-on-classified-data-defense-official-says/ How AI is turning the Iran conflict into theater https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/09/1134063/how-ai-is-turning-the-iran-conflict-into-theater/ Keep Reading Most Popular 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now MIT Technology Review's authoritative overview of the 10 technologies, emerging trends, bold ideas, and powerful movements in AI in 2026. A new US phone network for Christians aims to block porn and gender-related content Launching next week on T-Mobile's network, the cell plan takes a nuclear approach to online safety. Musk v. Altman week 1: Elon Musk says he was duped, warns AI could kill us all, and admits that xAI distills OpenAI’s models Musk kept his cool, and OpenAI’s lawyer bulldozed him with piercing questions about his motivations for suing the company. China has approved the world’s first invasive brain-computer chip—here’s what’s next The country wants to become a global leader in brain implants. Strong government support is expected to help accelerate that process. Stay connected Get the latest updates from MIT Technology Review Discover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more.