Military Testing of OpenAI via Microsoft

The United States Department of Defense reportedly tested OpenAI models through Microsoft, circumventing OpenAI's ban on using its technology for military applications. These tests allegedly occurred before OpenAI changed its policy to explicitly allow such applications.

This raises questions about the enforcement of usage restrictions by language model providers and the ability of third parties to circumvent these restrictions through partnerships or modifications.

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