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OpenAI has secured a significant one-year, $200 million contract with the U.S. Defense Department, marking a turning point for the company after previously refraining from military applications of its AI technology. This deal officially launches the "OpenAI for Government" initiative, a program aimed at supplying AI tools to national-security agencies. The Pentagon confirmed the deal on Monday, stating that OpenAI will develop AI prototypes to tackle critical national security challenges across both warfighting and enterprise domains, signaling a major push to supply generative AI to these sectors.
The "OpenAI for Government" program consolidates OpenAI's existing public sector products, including ChatGPT Gov, and partnerships with entities like the U.S. National Labs and the Air Force Research Laboratory. This initiative promises custom AI models, hands-on support, and insights into OpenAI's future developments for agencies willing to invest in its technology. The Defense Department intends to leverage OpenAI for Government to explore AI applications in administration and security, including enhancing healthcare portals, improving program and acquisition data searches, and bolstering proactive cyber defense measures.
Despite venturing into defense applications, OpenAI emphasizes that all use cases must adhere to its established usage policies and guidelines, which prohibit activities such as weapons development and kinetic targeting. OpenAI's national security lead, Katrina Mulligan, affirmed that this initiative aims to accelerate the U.S. government's adoption of AI and deliver impactful AI solutions for the American people, while remaining within ethical boundaries. The contract represents a strategic move for OpenAI, positioning itself as a key AI vendor for federal, state, and local government entities.
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The "OpenAI for Government" program consolidates OpenAI's existing public sector products, including ChatGPT Gov, and partnerships with entities like the U.S. National Labs and the Air Force Research Laboratory. This initiative promises custom AI models, hands-on support, and insights into OpenAI's future developments for agencies willing to invest in its technology. The Defense Department intends to leverage OpenAI for Government to explore AI applications in administration and security, including enhancing healthcare portals, improving program and acquisition data searches, and bolstering proactive cyber defense measures.
Despite venturing into defense applications, OpenAI emphasizes that all use cases must adhere to its established usage policies and guidelines, which prohibit activities such as weapons development and kinetic targeting. OpenAI's national security lead, Katrina Mulligan, affirmed that this initiative aims to accelerate the U.S. government's adoption of AI and deliver impactful AI solutions for the American people, while remaining within ethical boundaries. The contract represents a strategic move for OpenAI, positioning itself as a key AI vendor for federal, state, and local government entities.
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