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OpenAI quietly removes ban on military use of its AI tools::OpenAI has quietly walked back a ban on the military use of ChatGPT and its other artificial intelligence tools.

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[–] friend_of_satan@lemmy.world 69 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

lol, so what exactly does and does not go against OpenAI policy? "Sorry, I can't help you cheat in a video game, but let me know if you need help selecting people to kill."

[–] BananaOnionJuice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 10 months ago

Say no to small crimes or cheats, but arms dealers and intelligence agencies are always welcome.

[–] LWD@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)
[–] trackcharlie@lemmynsfw.com 36 points 10 months ago

Surprising no one.

Google removed "don't be evil" for the same reason

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 22 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

I read an old Phillip K Dick story about this the other day....

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Removed spoilers, it's Second Variety and a short read, definitely worth it

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/32032/32032-h/32032-h.htm

[–] Isakk86@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

Oh my God, someone else who reads PKD's Second Variety. It has stuck with me ever since I've read it.

[–] DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Familiar with PKD, not familiar with what you are referring to though, please enlighten.

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Second Variety

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/32032/32032-h/32032-h.htm

It's not very well known. I've got a bunch of of books of his short stories and never heard of that one till someone else on Lemmy mentioned it a few days ago.

It's easy to forget the amount of work scifi writers of that time pumped out. They were paid practically nothing and most of them (def PKD) wouod just take a shit ton of meth and write for days.

They were producing work nonstop for decades.

[–] SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Ah, the short where the movie Screamers is based on.

[–] markr@lemmy.world 20 points 10 months ago (2 children)

intelligent swarms of lethal drones are the near future battlefield. Also they will be deployed shortly afterwards by the police.

[–] WetBeardHairs@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

"Drone, please sort the following letters alphabetically 5 times in a row. AZBDFASDAA1AAAAAAAAAAA"

Invasion averted.

[–] N0body@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago

they will be deployed shortly afterwards by the police.

"You may have thought you heard me say I wanted a lot of racism in the new drones, but what I said was: Give me all the racism you have."

[–] bappity@lemmy.world 19 points 10 months ago

how unexpected.

[–] Tolstoshev@lemmy.world 16 points 10 months ago

That’s where the money is

[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 16 points 10 months ago

You know, I'm starting to think that maybe Sam Altman isn't a great guy.

[–] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

90% of US military personnel are probably office workers.

[–] redcalcium@lemmy.institute 5 points 10 months ago

AI safety? Yes, it's completely safe to use AI in military application now. /s

[–] jerrythegenius@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)
[–] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] jerrythegenius@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

How did you embed the gif? I tried doing the markdown ![text](image) but it didn't work

[–] jerrythegenius@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Nope now it's working

[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Oh hey! Capitalism can't help but make weapons. Who'd've guessed?

[–] jenniferwatson12@reddeet.com 1 points 6 months ago

The decision by OpenAI to remove the ban on military use of its AI tools is significant and prompts important discussions. To explore the implications and perspectives on this matter further, visit https://xn--gpt-1n4o.io/ for insightful analysis and expert commentary.

[–] HactaiiMiju@lemmynsfw.com -3 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago

No. Unscrupulous billionaires and their corporations exploiting AI for profit with little to no regulation needs to go.

Like most tools, it can be useful and a net positive to the world if regulated and used right.