OpenAI is partnering with defense startup Anduril to bring its AI technology to systems used by the U.S. military to counter drone attacks.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Anduril will incorporate OpenAI technology into its software to assess and track unmanned aerial vehicles. Anduril told the magazine that OpenAI's models could improve the accuracy and speed of drone responses and reduce collateral damage.
As part of the deal, OpenAI's technology will not be used in Anduril's other weapons systems, the companies said.
As WSJ points out, OpenAI and Anduril's partnership is just the latest example of big tech companies actively engaging with the defense sector, rather than avoiding it. OpenAI previously prohibited its AI from being used in war, but revised that policy in January and shortly thereafter awarded contracts with the Department of Defense for cybersecurity work and other projects.
OpenAI is also in the process of adding defense leaders to its executive ranks, including former Pentagon official Sasha Baker and NSA Administrator Paul Nakasone, who is a member of OpenAI's board of directors.