The Pentagon’s Rush to Deploy AI-Enabled Weapons Is Going to Kill Us All

Published on December 7, 2023


The recent leadership turmoil at OpenAI reflects a broader debate within the AI community about the development of advanced AI, particularly large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Some advocate for unrestricted research, claiming that AI can be developed safely, while others argue for caution, fearing catastrophic outcomes. OpenAI's crisis coincided with a similar struggle at the UN and in US government offices over the development of autonomous weapons. A coalition seeks a binding ban on "killer robots," while government officials advocate for their rapid development. The key dispute revolves around trust in advanced AI, its reliability, and the need for safeguards to prevent unintended consequences or malicious use.

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