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OpenAI and Anduril Team Up for U.S. Military's National Security AI

Dec 4, 2024, 09:01 PM

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has announced a strategic partnership with Anduril Industries, a defense technology company founded by Palmer Luckey, to develop and responsibly deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for national security missions. The collaboration will initially focus on enhancing counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) to protect U.S. and allied military personnel from drone attacks. This move marks OpenAI's first major venture into the defense sector, despite previous policies against military use of its technology. The partnership aims to integrate OpenAI's AI models into Anduril's systems, improving real-time detection, diagnosis, and tracking of unmanned drones. This development is part of a broader trend of AI companies entering into defense contracts, with Anduril and OpenAI emphasizing the responsible use of AI in defense applications, including real-time decision-making for the Pentagon.