A Wired investigation reveals that despite OpenAI’s explicit policy prohibiting military and warfare applications of its technology, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has been testing OpenAI’s large language models. The Pentagon conducted these tests through a partnership with Microsoft, a major OpenAI investor and cloud provider. The tests reportedly involved using AI models for tasks like wargaming simulations and intelligence analysis. The arrangement highlights the complex and often opaque relationships between AI developers, their commercial partners, and government agencies, raising questions about the enforceability of corporate AI use policies. The full article details the specific contracts and the nature of the tests conducted. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-defense-department-ban-military-use-microsoft/