AI Is Top National Security Concern of 2026, Intelligence Community Says

AI Is Top National Security Concern of 2026, Intelligence Community Says

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A new report forecasting threats to US national security this year has highlighted the dangers of AI for spreading false information and strengthening adversaries’ military programs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is in the news almost on a daily basis. This technology has great potential to revolutionize business and human interactions, and countries across the globe spend billions to get an edge over the competition. 

But what about the national security value and threats coming out of AI? According to the leaders of the US Intelligence Community (IC), the use of AI by US adversaries presents a clear and credible threat to national security.  

The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence 

It is an undeniable fact that AI is one of the 21st century’s defining technologies, much like the........

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