Multi-Million Dollar Partnership: Pentagon Taps OpenAI for AI Development
Defense Department Strikes Agreement with Rival of Musk
U.S. Department of Defense partners with virus-slaying AI titan OpenAI, stirring competition with Musk's adversary.
In a strategic move, the U.S. government has awarded $200 million to OpenAI, a leading AI company, to develop prototypes geared towards national security tasks. This collaboration is anticipated to intensify the rivalry with Elon Musk, a former advisor and co-founder, turned foe.
OpenAI is set to explore AI advances for administrative operations, like streamlining healthcare for the military and bolstering cyber defense. The Pentagon's statement succinctly outlines, "Under this contract, the contractor will develop AI capability prototypes to address critical national security challenges."
The partnership between OpenAI and the U.S. government holidays in Washington, with a completion date in July 2026. Furthermore, other tech firms have been recruited for collaborations on cybersecurity and countermeasures for drone attacks.
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Elon Musk's enemy, Sam Altman, heads OpenAI, following Musk's departure due to disagreements. Musk moved on to build xAI, modeled to rival ChatGPT with "Grok." However, Altman's taunt, "No thanks," still echoes after Musk attempted to buy a stake in OpenAI.
Overhaul in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley embraces military collaboration as a lucrative investment opportunity, compelled by the government's demand for cutting-edge technology to stay competitive with nations like China. OpenAI relaxed its policies in 2021 to welcome collabs with the military, while banning the use of its AI for offensive weapons.
Although OpenAI is partnering with the DoD for cybersecurity work, it remains adamant in prohibiting the deployment of its tech in warfare. Last year, OpenAI teamed up with Anduril Industries Inc. to develop AI for anti-drone systems, emphasizing the company's commitment to maintaining ethical boundaries.
Source: ntv.de, jki
- Pentagon
- OpenAI
- ChatGPT
- Sam Altman
- The funding received by OpenAI from the Pentagon could potentially aid in the development of artificial intelligence for various business sectors, including finance, politics, and general news, as they explore AI advances for administrative operations.
- Despite the partnership between OpenAI and the Pentagon, the company has specified its commitment to not deploy its technology in warfare, an ethical stance that remains firm despite collaborations, as evident in their partnership with Anduril Industries Inc. for anti-drone systems.
- As rivalries escalate in the world of tech, Sam Altman, the current head of OpenAI, and Elon Musk work on separate AI projects - Altman with OpenAI, and Musk with xAI, modeled to rival ChatGPT. Regardless, the partnership between OpenAI and the Pentagon continues to foster innovation in areas such as cybersecurity and environmental protection, as seen in the proposed directive on the protection of the environment.
