The Biden administration is carrying forward Trump-era principles guiding the military's use of artificial intelligence. In a May 26 memo , Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks reaffirmed the "AI Ethical Principles" adopted by the Pentagon in February 2020 . The principles were first proposed by the Defense Innovation Board. "By leading in military ethics and AI safety, we reflect our nation's values, encourage Responsible AI (RAI) development globally, and strengthen partnerships around the world," Hicks wrote. The five overarching principles...