Vice President JD Vancestated on Thursday that he is concerned about the application of new artificial intelligence in military contexts, encouraging newly graduated Air Force cadets to ensure that technology does not override their decision-making.
As AI reshapes the battlefield — with both beneficial and concerning aspects — I urge you to be protective and self-centered regarding your role as the decision-maker in military conflicts," Vance stated during a graduation speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. "Utilize technology to enhance your abilities, but never allow it to take control.YouYou are the experts in combat. Both your intellects, as well as your emotions, are the complete reverse of mechanical.
Vance's warning was released during the same week that Pope Leo XIV published a theological statement cautioning against uncontrolled developments in artificial intelligence. The vice president commended the pope's efforts on the document.in an interview with NBC Newsand mentioned it on Thursday during his speech. Vance, one of the most vocal supporters of AI within the Trump administration, also referred to therecent jeersthat have fallen on commencement speakers who have concentrated on the subject.
Now, you can't boo me, I'm the vice president of the United States," Vance quipped. "However, your fellow Americans are, naturally, concerned about AI, specifically how it will impact the job market, how it will allocate resources, and how it has significantly altered the way we connect with each other—our social interactions. But the aspect of AI that worries me the most is its potential to transform warfare.
Vance, who previously worked in venture capital before entering the political arena, has consistently opposed overbearing regulations on artificial intelligence and has advocated for what he believes are its advantages. However, withpollsseeking out voters who are worried about the growth of AI, Vance has, in recent months, shown greater public doubt. He hasstressed a need, for instance, to guarantee that emerging AI models safeguard companies and individuals against security risks.
The technology... brings up such deep questions about how we communicate with each other, the skills required in the job market, and the nature of future conflicts and how we will engage in them," Vance stated on Tuesday, in response to a query regarding the pope's encyclical on artificial intelligence. "I believe we truly need moral guidance to address these issues, and that is precisely where the church excels as a leader.
On Thursday, Vance addressed approximately 900 cadets who were graduating and receiving commissions as Air Force officers, highlighting that despite AI's progress, "one of the characteristics that distinguishes Americans — that sets you apart as warriors — is our commitment to waging war in a just manner."
Vance stated, "if future conflicts are to reflect the ethical standards of our predecessors, choices regarding life and death should be made by people rather than machines."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been involved in a conflict with the AI company Anthropic, which has opposed the Trump administration's efforts to remove restrictions on how its technologies might be utilized for military applications, including inlethal autonomous weapons.
Shortly after assuming the vice presidency last year, Vance gave an intense speech at the global AI Action Summit in Paris, criticizing European allies for their strict methods of regulating artificial intelligence and urging them to "embrace this new area with hope instead of fear."
In recent months, Vance has been increasingly concentrated on ways to handle the expanding power of AI. In early April, he and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent contacted top technology company executives to gain insight into the cybersecurity effects of the newest AI models,according to CNBC.
A few days later, the AI company Anthropic revealed that its latest model, named Mythos Preview, identified thousands of serious and critical security flaws in widely used software applications. This announcement intensified the need to establish the administration's AI policy, leading to increased involvement from White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, national cyber director Sean Cairncross, and other officials in AI discussions.
Since that time, various groups inside the White House have clashed on how to deal with emerging dangers posed by advanced AI systems. Some, such as Bessent, havesupported a more careful monitoringextremely powerful AI systems, while others, such as former AI czar David Sacks, have advocated for alighter-touch approach.
At a White House press briefing on Tuesday, Vance stated that the administration is working with top technology firms "to ensure the American public is as secure as possible." Vance also mentioned an upcoming executive order that was developed in reaction to cybersecurity risks posed by models such as Mythos Preview.
But President Donald Trump chose at the very last momentrefrain from signing the order, which would have established a voluntary process for the U.S. government to evaluate the most recent AI models developed by top AI companies.
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