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OpenAI Eliminates Ban on Use for Warfare and Military Purposes
One policy analyst warned it's a notable decision, "given the use of AI systems in the targeting of civilians in Gaza."
ChatGPT maker OpenAI this week quietly removed language from its usage policy that prohibited military use of its technology, a move with serious implications given the increase use of artificial intelligence on battlefields including Gaza. The Intercept ’s Sam Biddle reported Friday that prior to Wednesday, OpenAI’s permissible uses page banned “activity that has high risk of physical harm, including,” specifically, “weapons development” and “military and warfare.” OpenAI spokesperson Niko Felix told The Intercept that the company “aimed to create a set of universal principles that are both easy to remember and apply, especially as our tools are now globally used by everyday users who can now also build GPTs.”
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