U.S. defense officials confirmed the use of xAI’s Grok AI for targeting assistance in Iran operations earlier this year.
The Pentagon disclosed it utilized xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence model to assist in bombing missions in Iran earlier this year. The AI tool was employed for national security purposes, though specific details of its application remain undisclosed.
This marks one of the first confirmed uses of advanced AI models in U.S. military operations. The disclosure follows growing interest in AI-driven defense technologies, though prior applications have largely been limited to simulation or logistical support.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the news underscores the increasing integration of private-sector AI into government defense strategies.