伊隆·馬斯克加入五角大廈諮詢小組，專注於自動化武器研究
Elon Musk joins Pentagon advisory panel to focus on autonomous weapons
Updated at: October 2, 2026 at 01:15 AM
在美國國防未來的重大轉折中，國防部長皮特·海格賽斯近期宣布啟動「子午線計畫」，這是一項專注於軍事創新的高層級倡議。
In a significant move for the future of U.S. defense, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently announced the launch of Project Meridian, a high-level initiative focused on military innovation.
伊隆·馬斯克已被選定與國防科技創業家帕爾默·拉奇及前眾議院議長紐特·金瑞契共同領導這項為期120天的研究。
Elon Musk has been tapped to co-lead this 120-day study, working alongside defense-tech entrepreneur Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
他們的主要重點涵蓋人工智慧、自主武器、機器人技術與生物技術，研究領域廣泛，從地下戰爭到外太空皆包含在內。
Their primary focus spans artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons, robotics, and biotechnology, with research covering environments from underground warfare to outer space.
此項計畫旨在支持即將建立的「自主作戰司令部」，目標是將機器人作戰能力快速整合至軍事行動中。
This initiative supports the upcoming creation of an Autonomous Warfare Command, aimed at rapidly integrating robotic capabilities into military operations.
儘管五角大廈試圖藉由私人部門的專業來實現戰略現代化，但此項任命也引發了審視。
While the Pentagon seeks to leverage private-sector expertise to modernize strategy, the appointment has drawn scrutiny.
批評者指出其中潛在的利益衝突，因為馬斯克和拉奇皆經營著擁有大量政府合約的企業。
Critics point to potential conflicts of interest, as both Musk and Luckey run companies that hold substantial government contracts.
儘管如此，此一發展標誌著美國防禦戰略的重大轉變，並在國家為下一個技術戰爭時代做準備之際，顯示出私人部門創新與軍事規劃之間的深度整合。
Nevertheless, this development marks a major shift in how the U.S. approaches defense strategy, signaling a deeper integration between private-sector innovation and military planning as the nation prepares for the next era of technological warfare.
