In 2024, Paul Scharre and Michael Depp argued that integrating artificial intelligence into the nuclear chain of command presents both opportunities and risks. Two years later, integrating AI into nuclear operations is one concern among many for the Department of Defense and is clearly taking a back seat, though progress continues, such as incorporating AI in nuclear NC3 cybersecurity. The Pentagon has used AI in recent military operations, notably in supporting intelligence analysis and planning for Iran. Since the article’s release, modest progress has been seen towards nuclear-armed states agreeing to human control over nuclear weapons use. In November 2024, China publicly agreed with the United States that humans must maintain control of nuclear weapons.