How Acquisition Reform Could Make Military AI More Expensive and Less Safe
Summary
The article argues that proposed defense acquisition reforms could make military AI more expensive and less safe. It says the Pentagon is accelerating AI and software buying, while lawmakers are weakening pricing disclosures and testing safeguards. The piece warns that expanded commercial-item exemptions and broader use of other transaction authority could reduce competition and increase overcharging risk. It also stresses that weaker testing rules may lead the military to buy AI systems that fail in real-world conditions.
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