Chinese researchers repurpose Meta's Llama model for military intelligence applications

• Chinese researchers adapt Meta's Llama model for military intelligence use
• ChatBIT showcases risks of open-source AI technology
• Meta distances itself from unauthorized military applications of Llama

Meta’s Llama AI model is open source and freely available for use, but the company’s licensing terms clearly state the model is intended solely for non-military applications.

However there have been concerns about how open source tech can be checked to ensure that it is not used for the wrong purposes and the latest speculations validate these concerns, as recent reports claim Chinese researchers with links to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have created a military-focused AI model called ChatBIT using Llama

The emergence of ChatBIT highlights the potential and challenges of open source technology in a world where access to advanced AI is increasingly viewed as a national security issue.

A Chinese AI model for military intelligence

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