A senior defense official has outlined a potential future where AI-powered chatbots could be integrated into military decision-making processes, including for targeting. The official described a system where AI could rapidly analyze vast amounts of data from intelligence reports, sensor feeds, and satellite imagery to generate options and recommendations for human commanders. This would aim to accelerate the ‘sensor-to-shooter’ timeline, the critical process of identifying a target and authorizing a strike. The official emphasized that any such system would require a human ‘in the loop’ to make final lethal decisions, maintaining human oversight over the use of force. The discussion highlights the ongoing exploration of AI’s role in modern warfare and the ethical and operational debates it sparks. Read the full article at https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/12/1134243/defense-official-military-use-ai-chatbots-targeting-decisions/