Unmasking the AI Secret: U.S. Intelligence’s Hidden Advantage

Unmasking the AI Secret: U.S. Intelligence’s Hidden Advantage
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If you thought ChatGPT was revolutionary, think again — U.S. intelligence has been leveraging generative AI long before it hit the mainstream.

Long before the public knew about generative AI, U.S. intelligence agencies were already using it to combat threats like illicit Chinese fentanyl trafficking. In a 2019 operation called Sable Spear, AI technology identified twice as many companies and 400% more individuals involved in illegal activities compared to human-only efforts.

This AI-driven approach saved countless hours and led to significant breakthroughs, such as predicting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with 80% certainty. Despite these successes, officials remain cautious, treating AI as a "crazy, drunk friend" due to its potential for error and security risks.

With exponential data growth, the challenge remains: how can agencies balance innovation with reliability in the unpredictable world of intelligence?

Read the full article on Fortune.

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