Federal agencies ordered to use 'most powerful' AI systems in first-ever National Security Memo on AI

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The U.S. National Security Council released on Thursday its first-ever memo on artificial intelligence (AI), ordering federal agencies to use the "most powerful" AI systems while balancing the risks associated with the new technology. The National Security Memorandum (NSM) details the U.S. approach to harnessing the power of AI for national security and foreign policy purposes "to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of AI," senior administration officials said. "We are directing that the agencies gain access to the most powerful AI systems and put them to use, which often involve substantial efforts on procurement," the officials said.