A senior defense official has outlined potential military applications for large language model (LLM) chatbots, including in the targeting process. The official described a scenario where an AI chatbot could rapidly analyze vast amounts of data—such as satellite imagery, signals intelligence, and social media—to generate potential target lists for human review. This process, they noted, could significantly accelerate the intelligence preparation of the battlefield. However, the official emphasized that any final decision to engage a target would remain with a human commander, adhering to legal and ethical standards of warfare. The discussion highlights the ongoing exploration of AI’s role in modern combat, balancing operational advantages with the imperative of human oversight. Read the full article at: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/12/1134243/defense-official-military-use-ai-chatbots-targeting-decisions/