From Firepower to Algorithms: MIT Builds AI-Literate Naval Leadership

As the Department of Defense declares an AI-first strategy, MIT's new 2N6 program signals a fundamental shift in military leadership: future naval warfare will be won not by superior firepower alone, but by officers who master algorithms and autonomous systems. This transformation reflects a critical recognition that 21st-century strategic dominance depends on AI literacy, fundamentally reshaping how the military identifies and develops leaders.