ChatGPT, Attack! OpenAI is working with US armed forces, making cybersecurity tools for them

In a notable departure from its initial stance, OpenAI is engaging in collaborative projects with the Pentagon, including the development of cybersecurity capabilities. Anna Makanju, OpenAI’s Vice President of Global Affairs, revealed in an interview at Bloomberg House during the World Economic Forum in Davos that the company has initiated talks with the US government to explore ways to assist in preventing veteran suicide. Makanju explained that this decision is part of a comprehensive policy update to accommodate new applications of ChatGPT and other tools, emphasizing that OpenAI still maintains a prohibition on using its technology for developing weapons, causing harm, or destroying property. Microsoft Corp, OpenAI’s major investor, is actively involved in providing software contracts to the US armed forces and other government entities. OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, underscored the significance of safeguarding elections, acknowledging the heightened concerns about the potential misuse of technology in the political sphere.