Yesterday, OpenAI and Anduril announced a groundbreaking partnership.
Together, they’re deploying advanced AI systems for “national security missions.” This includes counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS)—critical tools for detecting and responding to aerial threats in real-time.
But here’s where it gets interesting:
This partnership reflects a controversial shift in the AI landscape. More companies are walking back bans on military use, opening the door to collaborations with defense contractors and the DoD.
Just last month:
• Anthropic teamed up with Palantir & AWS to provide AI tools for U.S. intelligence and defense.
• Palantir signed a $100M deal to expand AI warfare tech.
Critics argue this trend raises tough questions:
• Who controls the AI?
• How much human oversight will remain?
Anduril’s founder, Palmer Luckey (also of Oculus VR fame), didn’t clarify whether their systems would reduce human roles in high-stakes decisions.
Why does this matter?
For years, Big Tech has grappled with balancing innovation and ethical concerns. From protests over Google’s Project Maven to Microsoft’s AR headset contracts, employee pushback has been fierce.
Should AI companies enter the defense arena?