Until quite recently, many Big Tech firms opposed the militarization of AI, but that now seems like ancient history as they move to sign partnerships with arms companies. The prospect of lavish Pentagon funding for AI is too tempting to refuse.

Until quite recently, many Big Tech firms opposed the militarization of AI, but that now seems like ancient history as they move to sign partnerships with arms companies. The prospect of lavish Pentagon funding for AI is too tempting to refuse.

  • magnetosphere@fedia.io
    15·
    19 hours ago

    Plus, the Pentagon is used to paying exorbitant amounts for stuff that doesn’t work as promised. They’re a perfect customer.