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Pete Hegseth appoints Elon Musk to warfare taskforce

Original: Pete Hegseth appoints Elon Musk to US taskforce on future of warfare

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has named Elon Musk to a taskforce on the future of warfare, pairing the tech billionaire with Pentagon planning on next-generation military capabilities. The move is drawing attention because of Musk's extensive government contracts and influence, raising questions about conflicts of interest and the growing role of tech executives in defense policy.

Why now: Musk's appointment to a high-level Pentagon advisory role raises questions about the merging of tech industry and military power.

Pete HegsethElon MuskUS Department of DefensePentagon

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