OpenAI revises Pentagon contract to ban domestic surveillance of U.S. persons
OpenAI revises Pentagon contract to ban domestic surveillance of U.S. persons
- OpenAI revised its Pentagon contract to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI models for domestic surveillance of U.S. persons. siliconangle.com+1
- The amendment follows intense backlash and concerns that the original deal could enable mass monitoring of Americans. betanews.com+1
- CEO Sam Altman admitted the initial agreement was “opportunistic and sloppy,” lacking sufficient guardrails against abuse. fox5ny.com+1
- The updated terms include a clear ban on domestic surveillance, reinforcing Fourth Amendment protections and prohibiting use of commercially acquired personal data. winbuzzer.com+1
- Use of OpenAI’s technology by intelligence agencies such as the NSA now requires a separate, distinct agreement. betanews.com+1
- The revisions underscore OpenAI’s commitment to ethical deployment, preventing AI from being used for war intelligence or widespread citizen monitoring. businessinsider.com
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