Space Force Temporarily Bans Generative AI Over Security Concerns

U.S. Space Force temporarily banned use of generative AI like Ask Sage due to security concerns, per internal memo
Ask Sage platform uses large language models from Microsoft, Google; over 500 in Space Force were using it
Memo cites concerns over cybersecurity, data handling, procurement with generative AI adoption
New guidance on responsible AI use will come in next 30 days, memo states
Resigned Air Force/Space Force software chief in 2021 warned Pentagon was slow on AI adoption versus China