OpenAI, those guys, have finally succumbed to greed. Partnering with the Department of Defense, especially after the clash with Anthropic? This is more than just a backroom deal; it's a betrayal of their supposed mission to create AI for the benefit of humanity. They're willing to sell their souls for a quick buck.
This collaboration isn't just about providing technical support. As LLM technology advances, its military applications become limitless. Drone control, intelligence analysis, even generating fake news – OpenAI's technology could become a weapon that changes the face of warfare. Sure, OpenAI will tout its "ethical guidelines," but nobody in a war zone believes in ethics.
The conflict with Anthropic makes the "design" of this collaboration even more suspicious. Anthropic emphasizes "safety" and "ethics" and has been cautious about cooperating with the Department of Defense. OpenAI quickly seized the opportunity, like a hyena. They might have been annoyed by Anthropic's "holier-than-thou" attitude, but at least Anthropic tried to maintain a shred of conscience.
The problem is that this isn't the end. OpenAI's collaboration with the Department of Defense will set a bad precedent for the entire AI industry. Other companies may follow suit, abandoning ethics in pursuit of profit, creating a vicious cycle. Especially with the development of NPU-based on-device AI technology, more powerful and covert military applications will become possible. AI technology will become a Pandora's Box.
Moreover, OpenAI's brand image will suffer a severe blow from this collaboration. The image of advocating for "openness" and "freedom" will be replaced by that of a "greedy defense contractor." Young developers will leave OpenAI to find ethical companies, and investors will have to take on more risk.
There are many similar cases in the past. During the Cold War, many scientists participated in the development of military technology and fell into ethical dilemmas. The result was nuclear weapons, biochemical weapons, and other monsters that threaten humanity. Has OpenAI forgotten history? Or is there no such thing as conscience when money is involved?
The conclusion is clear: OpenAI's collaboration with the Department of Defense may bring short-term profits, but in the long run, it is a suicidal act that destroys not only OpenAI but the entire AI ecosystem. It's not too late. OpenAI should immediately stop cooperating with the Department of Defense and focus on ethical AI development. Otherwise, OpenAI will be remembered as a money-hungry monster. Don't put your money here. Wake up!