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OpenAI inks deal with Department of War, adding domestic surveillance guardrails

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OpenAI has finalized an agreement with the Department of War to deploy advanced AI systems in classified environments, incorporating specific safeguards against misuse. The updated contract explicitly prohibits the use of OpenAI's technology for domestic surveillance of U.S. persons and prevents its application by intelligence agencies like the NSA without a new agreement. This collaboration aims to provide the U.S. military with advanced AI tools while upholding strict ethical guidelines and democratic principles. AI

RANK_REASON This is a significant agreement between a major AI lab and a government department regarding the deployment of advanced AI systems, including specific policy and safety guardrails.

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OpenAI inks deal with Department of War, adding domestic surveillance guardrails

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  1. OpenAI News TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Our agreement with the Department of War

    Details on OpenAI’s contract with the Department of War, outlining safety red lines, legal protections, and how AI systems will be deployed in classified environments.

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