Tech Pentagon says US military will be an ‘AI-first’ fighting force Published 2 hours ago on May 1, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities. Related Topics: Up Next UK firm aims to build ‘data centre’ using 50,000 lampposts in Nigeria Don't Miss Elon Musk’s Tesla pay valued at $158bn – but he won’t pocket it Continue Reading Latest Shopping21 minutes ago Author lost £700k to compulsive shopping before BBC investigation explained her behaviour World31 minutes ago These ‘lost Canadians’ are hoping to get dual citizenship by descent World57 minutes ago Kuku TV, Reelies: Why micro-dramas are going mainstream in India Tech1 hour ago Oscars bans AI actors, writing from awards Sports1 hour ago Irish Premiership: Caddell credits players after ‘rollercoaster’ season Sports1 hour ago Super League: Leeds Rhinos 40-22 Wakefield Trinity World1 hour ago US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz Sports2 hours ago Super League: St Helens 40-16 York Knights Sports2 hours ago World Snooker Championship 2026: John Higgins gains slender semi-final lead over Shaun Murphy Sports2 hours ago Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris on pole for sprint race ahead of Kimi Antonelli