The U.S. Space Force has suspended its employees from using web-based artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT due to data security concerns, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
A memo to the Space Force workforce dated September 29 prohibits personnel from using such artificial intelligence tools, including Big Language on government computers, without formal approval from the Space Force’s Chief Technology and Innovation Office. Model.
It said the temporary ban was “due to data aggregation risks”.
The use of generative AI, powered by large language models that can learn from large amounts of past data, has exploded in the past year, underpinning growing products such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which can quickly generate text, Content such as images or videos. Simple tips.
Lisa Costa, the Space Force’s chief technology and innovation officer, said in the memo that the technology “will undoubtedly revolutionize our workforce and enhance the Guardian’s ability to operate quickly.”
An Air Force spokesman confirmed the temporary ban, which was first reported by Bloomberg.
“The U.S. Space Force has strategically paused the use of generative artificial intelligence and large language models as we determine the integration of these capabilities into the Guardian role and the U.S. Air Force mission,” Air Force spokesperson Tanya Downsworth said. the best path in the world.” a statement.
“This is a temporary measure to protect our services and guardian data,” she added.
Costa said in the memo that her office has formed a task force on generative artificial intelligence with other Pentagon offices to consider how to use the technology in a “responsible and strategic manner.”
She added that more guidance on the Space Force’s use of generative artificial intelligence will be released next month.
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