OpenAI recently updated its usage policy, removing prohibition on use of AI for military and warfare. So, now use of AI for military and war purposes will be there. The revised policy page mentioned that adjustments were made to enhance clarity and readability. Notably, the term “clearer” has been replaced with “added service-specific guidance.“
OpenAI recently altered its usage policy, as reported by The Intercept on January 10. Initially, the policy forbade using OpenAI’s technology for activities posing a high risk of physical harm, including weapons development and military use.
More Details on Use of AI for Military and Warfare
The updated policy maintains the prohibition on using the technology to harm oneself or others but removes the previous ban on military and warfare applications. OpenAI clarified that its tools should not be used for weapons development. The company emphasized its commitment to preventing harm, and in a statement quoted by TechCrunch, mentioned collaborations with DARPA for cybersecurity tools to secure critical infrastructure.
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The statement explained that the policy update aims to provide clarity, especially regarding national security use cases aligned with OpenAI’s mission. There were concerns about potential beneficial uses being restricted under the previous policy. The company wants to facilitate discussions and ensure a better understanding of acceptable applications.
The broader context involves worries about the negative impacts of AI, particularly in military contexts. Experts globally have raised concerns about the potential consequences of AI technologies like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. In a Wired magazine interview last year, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt drew parallels between AI systems and the transformative impact of nuclear weapons before World War II. Schmidt highlighted the profound influence of AI-powered autonomy and decentralized systems, comparing them to the historical significance of nuclear weapons.
