Protesters Disrupt First Joint Force AI Panel 6 Times

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Demonstrators calling Secretary of War Pete Hegseth a 'war criminal' and a 'nazi' disrupted a Washington discussion on artificial intelligence on Oct. 14. Six different protesters interrupted the panel, with four disruptions occurring within five minutes, including one individual who shouted about starving children in Gaza before being removed from the venue.

The event at the AUSA 2026 conference marked the first time the full Joint Force civilian leadership—including the heads of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations—appeared together for a session on autonomous warfare. Moderated by Owen West, the panel continued despite the interruptions, and Hegseth responded to one of the protesters by stating, "She thinks highly of me."

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Protesters Disrupt First Joint Force AI Panel 6 Times

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18%Contractors Rebalance Exposure-0.0%

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