Exclusive eBook: How AI is becoming the next military advisor

MIT Technology Review released an exclusive eBook on April 21, 2026, detailing the integration of artificial intelligence into military decision-making processes. This subscriber-only compilation features six updated stories originally published between April 11, 2025, and April 21, 2026, offering insights into how AI models are being employed by armed forces globally. The eBook explores topics such as generative AI's role in military intelligence gathering for the US, the arrival of phase two in military AI development, and the potential use of AI chatbots for targeting decisions, as revealed by a defense official. It also addresses the Pentagon's plans for AI companies to train on classified data and examines how AI is transforming conflict scenarios, using the Iran conflict as a case study. The collection aims to provide a comprehensive overview of AI's evolving role as a strategic advisor in military operations.