Microsoft creates generative AI for US spy services

Microsoft developed a model artificial intelligence Productive (AI) for US intelligence agencies operating entirely offlineincreases security when analyzing confidential information. Details of the vehicle revealed Bloomberg this Tuesday (7).

The solution, based on the GPT-4 language model of OpenAI, in which Microsoft is an investor, works similar to virtual robots such as ChatGPT and Copilot. he can It can process data from different sources, but its operation does not depend on the internetOther technologies need to connect to cloud services.

With this feature, spy bot can analyze top secret information more securelyreduces the risks of breach, interference and leakage. The modified GPT-4 model, which does not yet have a defined name, was developed for 18 months on an artificially intelligent supercomputer.

“For the first time we have an isolated version – which means it is not connected to the internet – and is on a private network that only the US government can access”, William Chappell, Microsoft’s chief technology officer of strategic engagements, announced to the publication. According to the manager, the solution worked even in the separation.

Limitations of the spy bot

Activated last week Microsoft’s prolific AI spying service is now available to nearly 10,000 employees of US intelligence agencies. However, the report warns that there are some limitations because the technology is isolated from the internet.

During data analysis, the tool may produce inaccurate summaries, questionable results, or provide confusing information to spies; This can be mitigated by accessing external resources. Like this, There is a risk that the vehicle will deceive intelligence agenciesa, if not used correctlyAs emphasized by ArsTechnica.

Last year, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) announced plans to have a bot similar to ChatGPT. It is unknown whether this new Microsoft feature is related to the agency’s work.Although there are rumors that these are separate projects.