Despite OpenAI’s explicit policy prohibiting the use of its AI models for military and warfare purposes, the U.S. Department of Defense has been testing OpenAI’s large language models. This testing occurred through a partnership with Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, which offers access to OpenAI’s technology via its Azure cloud platform. The Pentagon’s Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) conducted these tests to explore potential applications for tasks like wargaming simulations, operational planning, and administrative work. The arrangement highlights the complex relationship between AI developers, their commercial partners, and government agencies, raising questions about the enforceability of use-case restrictions when technology is distributed through third-party platforms. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-defense-department-ban-military-use-microsoft/