Pentagon signs a deal with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate Grok-based AI systems into GenAI.mil

The Pentagon has just signed a deal with Elon Musk’s xAI, locking in a plan to plug powerful new AI models into the War Department’s internal system, GenAI.mil, according to a press release on Monday. This platform, launched as a custom AI hub for the military, is now being loaded with xAI for the Government’s high-level tools, built on Elon’s Grok model. According to the announcement, the first phase of Grok’s deployment will go begin in Q1 2026. That rollout will make xAI’s systems available at Impact Level 5 (IL5), meaning the Pentagon can use the tools to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in a secure, day-to-day setting. Personnel will also be able to tap into real-time global insights directly from the X platform, giving decision-makers inside the War Department a faster stream of intel. Pentagon integrates Grok-based tools into daily operations In the release, the Pentagon vows that it...

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