Pentagon Collaborates with Tech Companies on Military Modernization

Why it matters locally: North Carolina is home to numerous military installations, including Fort Bragg, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, making the modernization of military technology directly relevant to the operations and personnel within the state. These initiatives could impact training, equipment, and future defense contracting opportunities that benefit local economies.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. military is implementing efforts to modernize its technology for soldiers and integrate artificial intelligence. Silicon Valley technology companies are engaging with the Pentagon, participating in these modernization initiatives. Author Sharon Weinberger has written "Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War." In the book, Weinberger examines the role of these tech companies in current defense strategies. News correspondent Amna Nawaz discussed the topic with Weinberger.