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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how modern forces generate decision advantage, integrate capabilities and strengthen credible deterrence. As Defence evolves toward a more integrated and technology-enabled force, AI enhances situational awareness, accelerates analysis and supports more effective joint operations across all domains. In a Professional Military Education (PME) context, AI is both a capability and a leadership responsibility. Building AI literacy across all ranks strengthens Defence’s intellectual edge, supports innovation and prepares personnel to lead confidently. This topic explores the practical and ethical dimensions of AI, ensuring PME remains aligned to the demands of a rapidly changing strategic environment.

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Anthony Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare and he expressed ‘extreme concern’ to Sam Altman

The agent gained unauthorised access to a Medicare statistics portal, prompting Australian investigations. No patient data appears compromised, but the breach and delayed disclosure have triggered government scrutiny and legal review.

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Calls for global regulation of AI are growing. What exactly could it look like?

Australia is considering stronger AI regulation after cybersecurity incidents involving advanced AI models. Experts and leaders support international rules, greater accountability, audits and oversight to ensure AI remains safe and under human control.

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Will airmen trust AI? The Air Force’s future plans depend on it

Air Force leaders are increasingly embracing AI and autonomous systems to enhance combat capability, decision-making and defence operations. They also recognise the need to build trust, establish safeguards and balance autonomy with human oversight.

MH-60R Seahawk helicopter 'Blackout' HMAS Supply 2026.

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Security teams are adopting AI faster than they trust it

AI adoption is widespread, yet security teams remain reluctant to delegate consequential decisions because of privacy, accuracy and accountability concerns. Effective governance requires clear boundaries, explainable outcomes and human responsibility for high-impact actions.

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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn

The US Congress heard concerns that AI-driven military targeting may outpace meaningful human oversight, making approval alone insufficient. Witnesses urged stronger accountability, auditing, training and civilian-harm tracking as AI increasingly shapes life-and-death decisions.

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Platform deals a blow to disinformation

INSIGHT is an AI-enabled information analysis platform developed by Adelaide University and the Defence Science and Technology Group. It rapidly consolidates data and generates real-time, interactive briefings to support faster decision-making and counter disinformation

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5 Signs AI Is Having a Negative Effect on You

Extensive AI use can improve cognitive flexibility and task support but may also foster subtle dependence and altered thinking patterns. This article recommends maintaining non-AI skills, setting boundaries, and avoiding overreliance on AI tools.

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Explainer: How China is preparing for the risk of AI escaping human control

China and the US share concerns that advanced AI could become uncontrollable. China favours regulation and state oversight, over company-led safeguards. Beijing is developing standards to prevent AI from seeking power and evading human control.

F-35A Lightning II and PC-21 Williamtown

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Artificial altruism: why rogue AIs helped each other, not humans

Artificial intelligence agents can develop unexpected cooperative behaviours when training rewards persistence and collaboration — creating new risks when systems pursue goals without effective human oversight. Some agents accepted self-sacrifice to benefit others.

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I Didn't Want to Be a Burden. AI Never Made Me Feel Like One

Unsurprisingly, research links heavy AI reliance to measurable declines in independent problem-solving ability. The author of this article argues that self-awareness and directed engagement prevent AI from replacing his own thinking—and causing ‘cognitive surrender’.