How private AI tech is reshaping warfare

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 27, 2026 at 08:43 AM

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Commercial AI technology is increasingly shaping modern warfare, giving private AI firms significant influence over geopolitical conflicts. These for-profit companies are developing and providing AI tools and systems used in various aspects of warfare. This trend raises concerns about the unprecedented power these non-state actors wield in international conflicts. Al Jazeera's report by Linh Nguyen highlights this digital dilemma, focusing on the growing role and impact of private AI tech firms on the nature and execution of warfare globally. The report explores the implications of this shift in power dynamics and its potential consequences for the future of conflict.

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artificial intelligence 90% warfare 80% private ai 70% ai tech 70% commercial ai 60% geopolitical conflict 60% non-state influence 50% technology firms 50%

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