'We believe the people responsible for defending the country should have access to the best tools available': OpenAI is giving the US military access to ChatGPT (www.techradar.com)

OpenAI has announced that the US military will gain access to a tailored version of its ChatGPT AI chatbot through the government’s secure AI platform, GenAI.mil. This development marks a significant step in OpenAI's efforts to integrate its technology into government operations, particularly following the launch of the OpenAI for Government platform in July 2025. Unlike the consumer version, the military's ChatGPT will be optimized for unclassified tasks and hosted on secure government cloud infrastructure, ensuring a bespoke fit for military applications. This partnership underscores the growing recognition of AI’s potential in enhancing national defense capabilities. OpenAI emphasizes that the tool will aid in various functions such as summarizing information, generating reports, and analyzing data—all for "all lawful uses" without technical restrictions. While initially exclusive to the US military, OpenAI hinted at plans to extend this technology to other governments in the future. The contract comes amid competition from tech giants like Google and xAI, highlighting a keen interest in AI's role in defense and security, paving the way for broader deployment of AI in governmental contexts.