This partnership is the latest instance of a tech company collaborating with the defense sector, a shift from OpenAI's previous policy of barring its AI from warfare use. The policy was revised in January, leading to deals with the Pentagon for cybersecurity and other projects. OpenAI has also been recruiting defense leaders, including ex-Defense Department official Sasha Baker and NSA chief Paul Nakasone, to its executive ranks.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI plans to partner with defense startup Anduril to provide its AI technology for systems used by the U.S. military to counter drone attacks.
- Anduril will incorporate OpenAI tech into software that assesses and tracks unmanned aircraft, potentially improving the accuracy and speed of drone response.
- The AI technology from OpenAI will not be used with Anduril’s other weapons systems as part of the agreement.
- OpenAI, which previously barred its AI from being used in warfare, revised this policy in January and has since signed deals with the Pentagon for cybersecurity work and other projects.