OpenAI Drops Ban on Using AI for National Security Purposes
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OpenAI quietly removed ban on using its AI for "weapons development" and "military and warfare" purposes in its usage policy.
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New policy states AI can now be used for "national security" purposes that "align with our mission."
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Change intended to allow discussions about using AI for cybersecurity tools to protect critical infrastructure.
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Concerns exist about adverse effects of AI in waging war. AI advances like ChatGPT heightening worries.
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Some experts compare emergence of powerful AI systems to advent of nuclear weapons in significance.