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Pentagon updates JP 3-60 doctrine to expand AI role in targeting under human control
A post claims the US Department of Defense quietly revised the JP 3-60 Joint Targeting doctrine in April to add guidance on using AI for targeting and allowing AI to initiate certain actions under human oversight. It also cites a June memorandum giving the Pentagon 90 days to update directives on autonomous weapon systems.
DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Reported
2026-06-28
Location
United States (Pentagon / US Department of Defense)
Coordinates
39.7837, -100.4459
Confidence
58 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No physical damage; policy/doctrine update regarding AI/autonomous weapons and targeting.
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