OpenAI to change deal with US military after backlash

Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the rushed nature of the company's agreement with the U.S. Department of War and outlines amendments to clarify the ethical use of AI, including prohibitions on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons systems.

Following OpenAI's agreement with the Pentagon, a significant boycott movement emerges, with users uninstalling ChatGPT and advocating for alternative AI platforms due to concerns over potential surveillance and military applications.

OpenAI amends its agreement with the U.S. Department of War to address backlash over potential misuse of AI for surveillance, following a significant increase in ChatGPT uninstalls and a surge in popularity of competitor Anthropic's Claude.

OpenAI's agreement with the U.S. Department of War has sparked widespread criticism and a growing 'cancel ChatGPT' movement, with users expressing concerns over the ethical implications of AI being used for military purposes.

OpenAI provides additional details about its agreement with the U.S. Department of War, emphasizing technical safeguards and ethical guidelines to prevent misuse of AI technology for surveillance and autonomous weapons systems.

OpenAI has reached an agreement with the Pentagon to supply AI to classified US military networks, following the Trump administration's decision to cut ties with Anthropic over ethical concerns.