Chinese Military Develops AI Model 'ChatBIT' Based on Meta's Llama; Meta Deems Use Unauthorized

Nov 1, 2024, 01:46 PM

Chinese researchers linked to the People's Liberation Army, including the Academy of Military Science, have developed an AI model for military applications by building upon Meta's Llama 2 13B model. The AI tool, reportedly named ChatBIT, is designed to support intelligence operations and enhance military decision-making capabilities. Some reports suggest that ChatBIT performs at approximately 90% efficiency compared to OpenAI's GPT-4. This development highlights significant strides in the intersection of AI and defense, sparking discussions on global implications. Meta has stated that such use of its model is unauthorized and called the use of the 'outdated' Llama 2 'irrelevant.'