A senior U.S. defense official has announced the Pentagon is developing a plan to allow artificial intelligence companies to train their models on classified military data. This initiative aims to accelerate the development of AI capabilities for national security by providing access to sensitive information within secure government environments. The approach seeks to leverage private sector innovation while maintaining strict data security protocols. The official indicated that specific implementation details and partnerships are still being formulated. Read the full article at: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/17/1134351/the-pentagon-is-planning-for-ai-companies-to-train-on-classified-data-defense-official-says/