Meta Permits US Military to Utilize Its AI
Meta has revealed its decision to allow the American government to utilize its AI models for military applications. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Meta has announced that it will allow U.S. government agencies and contractors involved in national security to utilize its AI models for military purposes. This announcement, made on Monday, signifies a shift from the company’s previous “acceptable use policy,” which prohibited the use of its artificial intelligence models in contexts related to “military, warfare, nuclear industries.”
In a blog post, Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, expressed the company’s satisfaction in confirming that it will share its AI models, known as Llama, with federal agencies and defense contractors, which include Lockheed Martin and Booz Allen, along with defense-focused tech companies like Palantir and Anduril.
Clegg noted that large language models have the potential to “support many aspects of America’s safety and national security.” He elaborated, stating, “They can help to streamline complicated logistics and planning, track terrorist financing or strengthen our cyber defenses.”
Furthermore, he articulated that the “responsible and ethical uses” of Llama for military purposes would not only enhance the prosperity and security of the U.S. but also aid in establishing U.S. open-source standards in the global competition for AI leadership.
He emphasized, “We believe it is in both America and the wider democratic world’s interest for American open source models to excel and succeed over models from China and elsewhere.” Clegg added that “Meta wants to play its part to support the safety, security and economic prosperity of America – and of its closest allies too.”
A representative from Meta confirmed to the New York Times that the company will also extend access to its AI models to members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, which includes Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Earlier in the summer, Meta opened its source code to third-party developers amidst a competitive AI landscape with rivals such as OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic.
Last week, Reuters reported that researchers in China, allegedly associated with the People’s Liberation Army, had used Llama to develop a military-focused chatbot. In response, Meta stated that the use of its AI model was “unauthorized” and contrary to the company’s policies.
According to Forbes, OpenAI has been actively pursuing contracts with the Pentagon. The company, led by Sam Altman, recently modified its usage policies to eliminate a restriction against using its products for “military and warfare” purposes, as reported last month.
Additionally, the Intercept disclosed a procurement document from U.S. Africa Command, which described access to OpenAI’s technology as “essential” for its mission.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
In a blog post, Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, expressed the company’s satisfaction in confirming that it will share its AI models, known as Llama, with federal agencies and defense contractors, which include Lockheed Martin and Booz Allen, along with defense-focused tech companies like Palantir and Anduril.
Clegg noted that large language models have the potential to “support many aspects of America’s safety and national security.” He elaborated, stating, “They can help to streamline complicated logistics and planning, track terrorist financing or strengthen our cyber defenses.”
Furthermore, he articulated that the “responsible and ethical uses” of Llama for military purposes would not only enhance the prosperity and security of the U.S. but also aid in establishing U.S. open-source standards in the global competition for AI leadership.
He emphasized, “We believe it is in both America and the wider democratic world’s interest for American open source models to excel and succeed over models from China and elsewhere.” Clegg added that “Meta wants to play its part to support the safety, security and economic prosperity of America – and of its closest allies too.”
A representative from Meta confirmed to the New York Times that the company will also extend access to its AI models to members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, which includes Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Earlier in the summer, Meta opened its source code to third-party developers amidst a competitive AI landscape with rivals such as OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic.
Last week, Reuters reported that researchers in China, allegedly associated with the People’s Liberation Army, had used Llama to develop a military-focused chatbot. In response, Meta stated that the use of its AI model was “unauthorized” and contrary to the company’s policies.
According to Forbes, OpenAI has been actively pursuing contracts with the Pentagon. The company, led by Sam Altman, recently modified its usage policies to eliminate a restriction against using its products for “military and warfare” purposes, as reported last month.
Additionally, the Intercept disclosed a procurement document from U.S. Africa Command, which described access to OpenAI’s technology as “essential” for its mission.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
