US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Elon Musk's chatbot Grok will be integrated into the Pentagon network alongside Google's generative AI engine, as part of a broader strategy to leverage military data for advancing AI technology. This initiative aims to accelerate technological innovation within the military, utilizing "combat-proven operational data." The decision has sparked a global outcry, especially given Grok's past controversies, including restrictions on image generation after deepfake backlashes and accusations of creating sexualized AI images of women and children. This move also raises questions about whether prohibitions from the Biden administration against certain AI uses, such as violating civil rights or automating nuclear weapon deployment, remain in effect under the current Trump administration.