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Despite the optimism surrounding AI, officials acknowledge that widespread deployment at scale remains a challenge. Tseng notes that AI is currently used selectively and faces friction within defense acquisition systems. Bureaucratic slowdowns and risk-averse culture hinder the transition of AI capabilities from prototypes to battlefield-ready systems.
The industry, particularly nimble startups, is advancing quickly, but the military's traditional procurement and decision-making processes often lag behind. Streamlining these procedures is essential for deploying AI-enabled systems more rapidly.