Summary
OpenAI has made a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to use its artificial intelligence technology, following ethical concerns raised by another AI company, Anthropic. OpenAI's CEO said the agreement ensures the AI will not be used for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. The deal comes after President Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology.
Key Facts
- OpenAI reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to use its AI technology.
- The previous contractor, Anthropic, raised ethical concerns about the military's use of AI.
- Anthropic objected to using its technology for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
- OpenAI's CEO stated their AI will not be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.
- President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology.
- The Pentagon must phase out Anthropic's technology within six months if already in use.
