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OpenAI quietly removes ban on military use of its AI tools::OpenAI has quietly walked back a ban on the military use of ChatGPT and its other artificial intelligence tools.

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[–] friend_of_satan@lemmy.world 57 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

lol, so what exactly does and does not go against OpenAI policy? "Sorry, I can't help you cheat in a video game, but let me know if you need help selecting people to kill."

[–] BananaOnionJuice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 10 months ago

Say no to small crimes or cheats, but arms dealers and intelligence agencies are always welcome.

[–] LWD@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)
[–] trackcharlie@lemmynsfw.com 34 points 10 months ago

Surprising no one.

Google removed "don't be evil" for the same reason

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 18 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

I read an old Phillip K Dick story about this the other day....

edit:

Removed spoilers, it's Second Variety and a short read, definitely worth it

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/32032/32032-h/32032-h.htm

[–] Isakk86@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Oh my God, someone else who reads PKD's Second Variety. It has stuck with me ever since I've read it.

[–] DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Familiar with PKD, not familiar with what you are referring to though, please enlighten.

[–] SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Ah, the short where the movie Screamers is based on.

[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 17 points 10 months ago

You know, I'm starting to think that maybe Sam Altman isn't a great guy.

[–] bappity@lemmy.world 14 points 10 months ago

how unexpected.

[–] Tolstoshev@lemmy.world 11 points 10 months ago

That’s where the money is

[–] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

90% of US military personnel are probably office workers.

[–] redcalcium@lemmy.institute 5 points 10 months ago

AI safety? Yes, it's completely safe to use AI in military application now. /s

[–] jerrythegenius@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)
[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Oh hey! Capitalism can't help but make weapons. Who'd've guessed?

[–] HactaiiMiju@lemmynsfw.com -3 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

No. Unscrupulous billionaires and their corporations exploiting AI for profit with little to no regulation needs to go.

Like most tools, it can be useful and a net positive to the world if regulated and used right.