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OpenAI's military contract raises serious concerns about the weaponization of AI technology and represents a troubling policy reversal. The company quietly removed military restrictions last year and now profits from defense contracts while downplaying warfighting applications. This shift prioritizes revenue over ethical AI development, potentially accelerating an arms race in autonomous weapons systems.