[U.S. Department of Defense Updates Targeting Guidelines, Eases Restrictions on AI in Combat Decision-Making] According to a report by Jinse Finance on June 26, citing foreign media, the U.S. Department of Defense has quietly revised the principles governing the U.S. military's target selection during combat, paving the way for artificial intelligence to make critical wartime decisions in the future. The revised targeting principles, approved in April but not publicly disclosed, envision a system where 'AI initiates actions under human supervision,' evolving from the current 'human-in-the-loop system' (i.e., systems where actions are initiated by humans). The updated targeting guidelines are the latest example of the Pentagon's eagerness to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence. AI technology has already transformed the battlefield dynamics of conflicts worldwide. However, the rapid development of AI capabilities has also introduced new threats and ethical dilemmas, challenging whether the military can keep pace with the times while adhering to the laws of armed conflict.