Genius Machines 2025 | The next AI Breakthrough: What U.S. military research reveals about the next stage of AI development

The U.S. military has a long track record of shaping technologies that redefine both national security and everyday life, from helping create the Internet to enabling today’s most advanced AI models. Now the Department of War is once again at the forefront of technological change, harnessing artificial intelligence to transform how forces prepare for complex and fast-moving missions. During this installment of Genius Machines, Defense One will be joined by defense leaders and industry innovators showing how AI is reshaping training, decision-making, and human-machine teamwork. These conversations reveal how data, dialogue, and decision intelligence are converging to help U.S. forces think faster, train smarter, and stay ready for tomorrow’s contested battlespace.