Advances in Artificial Intelligence Require New Level of Cyber Security
Special Contributor
Friday, August 1st, 2025
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A materials researcher examines experimental data on the ARES artificial intelligence planner. The ARES Autonomous Research System, developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory, uses artificial intelligence to design, execute and analyze experiments at a faster pace than traditional scientific research methods. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
By Gary Barlet, Defense Opinion Writer.
The Trump administration’s recently signed “One Big Beautiful Bill” allocates $150 billion to the Department of Defense (DoD), with a substantial portion directed toward artificial intelligence (AI) development and deployment initiatives.
The government is aiming to earmark at least $1 billion for offensive cyber operations, according to media reports. In parallel, the administration’s broader AI Action Plan highlights the need for new secure data center infrastructure to support advanced compute capabilities, reinforcing the scale and operational complexity of these AI investments.
While these investments signal a bold leap in defense modernization, they also introduce new risks that must be addressed in tandem.
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