Pete Hegseth ordered DoD to use advanced AI intelligence and cyber tools to counter foreign interference in November midterms.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a directive on 22 Sep 2026 ordering the Department of Defense to employ advanced intelligence, cyber operations and AI to detect, disrupt and neutralize foreign interference in the upcoming November 2026 midterm elections.
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- 28 Sep 2026 · 20:20 UTC
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- 28 Sep 2026 · 20:20 UTC
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