Meta's Dark Turn: Weaponizing AI for a New Era of Digital Warfare

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has reversed its policy on AI, now allowing U.S. government agencies and defense contractors to use its AI models for military purposes. This decision, which comes amid concerns about China using Meta's open-source AI models for military purposes, aligns with broader U.S. efforts to maintain technological superiority in AI. While Meta argues that this move is necessary to ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI, it has faced employee backlash and concerns about the potential misuse of open-source AI models. The implications of this decision for national security, warfare, and the global AI race are significant, raising important questions about the future of combat and the ethical implications of autonomous weapon systems.