The Biden-Harris administration has outlined a coordinated approach to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster national security, urging U.S. agencies, including the Pentagon and intelligence community, to adopt advanced AI tools. A new national security memorandum emphasizes the importance of safeguarding AI systems from foreign adversaries, especially amid concerns about potential strategic surprises, notably from China. The administration aims to balance the opportunities presented by AI with necessary safeguards to mitigate risks, ensuring privacy and civil rights are upheld as agencies implement these tools for military and intelligence purposes.