Pentagon watchdog finds military’s AI data and technologies at risk of cyber attack

The data and technologies supporting the U.S. military's artificial intelligence developments could be at risk of cyberattack because the Defense Department and its contractors neglected to use important security controls, according to a new audit.

In a partially redacted report issued Wednesday by the Defense Department inspector general's office, the watchdog found DOD components and contractors had insufficient controls and processes to protect networks and systems that support AI projects from unauthorized access.

The IG examined the security practices...