Warren Pushes for Competitive AI Practices Amid Musk's Expansion
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on the U.S. Department of Defense to promote competitive AI contracting. Concerns arise as Elon Musk's AI chatbot expands in government use, risking potential conflicts of interest. Warren and Senator Schmitt push for AI competition, spotlighting national security implications in federal contracting.
In a fresh demand for transparency, Senator Elizabeth Warren urged the U.S. Department of Defense to prioritize competitive AI contracting practices in a letter seen by Reuters. The appeal comes as Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok gains traction within federal government frameworks.
Warren's letter, addressing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, emphasizes the risks of consolidating AI contracts, which could lead to inflated costs and reduced innovation. The senator, a key figure on the Senate Armed Services Committee, expects a DoD response by June 11, outlining their AI procurement strategies.
The letter highlights concerns over potential misuse of government data for commercial AI training, and while the Department of Defense remains unresponsive, Warren's collaboration with Senator Schmitt seeks legislative solutions to ensure AI market competitiveness within national security sectors.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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