Why artificial intelligence has become one of the most closely watched topics ahead of NATO's summit in Ankara has little to do with chatbots and everything to do with military power. As leaders prepare to meet on 7 and 8 July, the United States arrives with a technological advantage that many of its allies do not possess.
American companies OpenAI and Anthropic now control some of the world's most advanced frontier AI models, giving Washington influence over who can use technology that could transform cyber defence and national security.