US Pentagon Accelerates AI Hacking Tool Integration, Literature World Grapples with AI Authorship Controversy

The US Pentagon is accelerating the integration of AI-powered hacking tools, while the literary world faces growing controversy over AI authorship. Even a Nobel laureate has acknowledged using AI, highlighting its expanding influence across various sectors.

Thu May 21 2026

US Pentagon Pushes for 'AI Hacking Tools'

The cyber warfare division of the US Pentagon has established a task force (TF) to accelerate the adoption of powerful artificial intelligence (AI)-powered hacking tools, FX168 reported on May 20 (local time). This move aims to integrate AI tools into America's most sensitive networks, intending to enhance the efficiency and defensive capabilities of defense systems. Politico, a political news outlet, provided this exclusive report, citing three informed sources.

Literary World Debates 'AI Ghostwriting'

The rapid spread of artificial intelligence (AI) is sparking fierce debate in the literary world, traditionally considered a unique human domain. On May 20 (local time), Maeil Business Newspaper reported, citing The New York Times (NYT), that AI ghostwriting suspicions have emerged concerning the recently announced 'Commonwealth Short Story Prize'. Furthermore, even a Nobel Literature Prize laureate has admitted to using AI, intensifying acute discussions on the scope and ethics of AI's role in the creative process. Separately, one author revealed having written 200 romance novels using AI.

*Source: FX168, 매일경제 (2026-05-21)*

Tags: #AI #Pentagon #Literature #Cyber warfare #Nobel Prize