- A senior US defense official has revealed that the Pentagon used Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to launch missiles in Iran.
- The official said that Grok was instrumental in firing over 2,000 munitions at distinct targets within 96 hours, saying that its continued operation is vital for national security.
- This admission was made in a sworn statement defending Musk against an NAACP lawsuit alleging that xAI data centers are illegally polluting communities.
- The Pentagon relies heavily on xAI’s Grok Gov Model and has warned that any court ruling preventing its deployment would severely impact national security operations.
- The revelation comes amid ongoing concerns about AI in warfare and civilian casualties.
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