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Vol. 15 · No. 122 · Monday, 12 October 2026
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AI deemed ‘too smart’ to replace infantry
Prototype proved too competent, financially responsible for infantry service
Hegseth opens up new TradWife MOS
DTS works properly after hack by rogue AI
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