AI is now part of the culture wars — and real wars

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AI is increasingly entangled in cultural and military conflicts, as highlighted by discussions in Washington on tech and politics, with real-world implications for defense and society.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth takes questions during a press conference on US military action in Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 2, 2026. | Brendan Smialowsky/AFP via Getty Images

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