Vice President JD Vance tells Air Force Academy graduates that emerging artificial intelligence should not replace human judgment in warfare. Speaking at the academy, he says he worries “the most” about AI changing how conflicts are conducted and urges cadets not to “submit” to AI when making decisions that could determine life or death. Vance argues that decisions involving killing must be made by humans rather than systems driven by technology. The comments come as the Pentagon continues moving forward with efforts to incorporate AI into military operations, including in planning, analysis, and other defense functions. Multiple outlets report that Vance frames his message as a caution about maintaining human responsibility and authority even as AI capabilities grow. While the outlets differ slightly in phrasing, they agree on the core point: Vance advises that AI should assist but not outrank or supersede human decision-making in combat situations.