US Army should optimize for uncertainty, not prediction
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The article argues that the US Army should stop focusing on prediction and instead optimize for uncertainty in a fast-moving, high-tech environment. It frames this as a needed shift in how the Army approaches planning and operations.
WHO:Breaking Defense
WHAT:Commentary urging the US Army to shift from prediction-focused optimization to uncertainty-focused optimization
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The argument is that in a high-tech, fast-moving world, optimizing for uncertainty is more appropriate than optimizing for prediction.
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