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The only way the quote might be correct is if Milley is actually directing some AI project and nuclear research is his cover. These days, the "Director of Nuclear Research at Los Alamos" would report to the director since the place is much bigger. Also, his last job was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, so he's probably director of something.

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What a fool of me.

Milley actually didn't even say the quote that we're discussing. An unidentified man did.

The meaning of the quote in the context of the exchange where it was made is not entirely clear, I agree with you on that. The headline exploits this uncertainty. The reader's (i.e., me) biases fill in the blanks.

For all we know, the guy was just trying to impress a woman. He could be nothing more than a researcher manning a both, making a bizarre claim at a bizarre conference. His reference to "Oppenheimer" could even be about the film and not the actual man.

Pardon me for your time. I can see why this story is getting so much criticism.

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