How OpenAI got comfortable with the Pentagon using ChatGPT for war
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Pentagon Adds ChatGPT to GenAI.mil for 3M Personnel
Is the Pentagon's AI integration decisive leadership or a dangerous rush that creates security vulnerabilities?
Above: Pete Hegseth at Blue Origin in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Feb. 2, 2026. Image credit: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP/Getty Images
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Rushing AI into military operations without proper safeguards creates serious security vulnerabilities that could endanger lives. Even unclassified data poses risks when users mistakenly treat flawed, unpredictable systems as secure vaults. The Pentagon's push for "all lawful uses" without restrictions means AI could be deployed in scenarios where the technology is fundamentally unreliable.
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ChatGPT integration into GenAI.mil signifies decisive technological leadership, enabling 3 million personnel to gain mission-ready AI capabilities with proven reliability. The platform's 100% uptime since launch and rapid adoption across every military service validate this AI-first approach. Making frontier AI the standard for daily operations accelerates operational tempo and sharpens decision superiority.
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