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OpenAI Eases Restrictions on Military Use of Its Technology

The AI research company's policy update removes the general ban on 'military and warfare' use, but maintains specific prohibitions.

OpenAI logo displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of computer screen on Sept. 5, 2023 in Ankara, Turkey.
OpenAI’s policy update signals for the future of AI and military
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Overview

  • OpenAI, a leading AI research company, has updated its usage policies, easing restrictions on the military use of its technology.
  • The previous policy explicitly prohibited the use of OpenAI's technology for 'military and warfare' purposes, but the new policy has removed this general ban.
  • Despite the policy change, OpenAI maintains prohibitions on specific use cases, such as developing or using weapons, or causing harm to others.
  • Experts have raised concerns about the potential implications of the policy change, particularly given the increasing interest in AI technology from military agencies worldwide.
  • The policy change comes as OpenAI rolls out its GPT Store, a marketplace for users to share and browse customized versions of ChatGPT, known as 'GPTs.'