США формируют команду ИИ-офицеров для инновационного будущего армии Translation: The U.S. forms a team of AI officers for an innovative military future.

The United States Army has announced the establishment of a specialized focus for officers in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning. This new track, designated as 49B, will launch in January.

The initiative aims to develop a cadre of experts who will accelerate the military’s transformation into a «data-driven» organization.

These specialists will work towards enhancing operational efficiency across various domains.

All currently serving officers are eligible to apply for a transfer, but priority will be given to candidates with relevant education or experience.

Selected participants will undergo intensive training, equivalent to a master’s degree, and gain hands-on experience with existing artificial intelligence systems. The complete requalification is expected to be finalized by the end of 2026.

This decision follows the Pentagon’s launch of the GenAI.mil AI platform, based on Google’s Gemini model, earlier in December. The platform is designed for legal and secure use of neural networks in defense tasks.

The creation of GenAI.mil was implemented as part of a plan introduced in July by then-President Donald Trump’s administration. This document directs federal agencies to expedite the adoption of advanced AI systems.

It’s noteworthy that in 2024, 200 employees from Google’s AI division, DeepMind, expressed their concerns about the tech giant’s involvement in military initiatives.