Palantir Launches AI Platform for Military Use, Raises Concerns Over Ethics
In Brief
Palantir has released a video demo of its new Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform, which integrates large language models into privately-operated networks.
The AIP is designed for military operations and was demonstrated in the video using a ChatGPT-style chatbot.
Using LLMs and algorithms in sensitive contexts like the military raises ethical concerns.
The tech company Palantir, founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, is making moves to expand its reach beyond domestic surveillance services for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The company has released a video demo of its latest offering, the Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), which is designed to integrate large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s BERT into privately-operated networks.
In the video, Palantir showcased how its software could be used by the military in modern warfare scenarios. An operator could use a ChatGPT-style chatbot to order drone reconnaissance, generate attack plans, and coordinate the jamming of enemy communications. The launch of AIP is sure to raise questions about the ethical implications of Palantir’s involvement in military operations.
To achieve ethical and legal use, the Palantir AIP was built on three “key pillars.” Firstly, AIP operates within a classified system, enabling it to analyze classified and non-classified data in real time while ensuring ethical and legal compliance. The second feature of the AIP enables users to govern the actions of each LLM and asset operating on the network.
AIP generates a secure digital record of the entire operation, which the video claims is crucial in mitigating significant legal, regulatory, and ethical risks in sensitive and classified settings. Finally, AIP has industry-leading guardrails in place to prevent unauthorized actions, thus ensuring the safe use of the system.
The military operator featured in the video demonstrates the practical application of Palantir’s scenario in responding to a potential threat in Eastern Europe. By using AIP, the operator could efficiently and effectively gather more information about the enemy’s military equipment. With the help of the AIP’s large language models, the operator was also able to quickly ask questions and obtain accurate answers.
Although the AIP’s abilities were showcased effectively, Palantir recognizes the importance of governing the application of LLMs and algorithms in sensitive situations, particularly in military endeavors. There are also concerns about the reliability and effectiveness of the technology, particularly about preventing LLMs from generating false facts and details.
Palantir has gained notoriety for providing contentious data-analysis software to government organizations. The company has been criticized by privacy experts for surveillance and analysis of data that violates people’s privacy. The use of its technology by US immigration authorities to apprehend undocumented immigrants has sparked protests. In the UK, the health data handled by the firm has also raised alarms.
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Agne is a journalist who covers the latest trends and developments in the metaverse, AI, and Web3 industries for the Metaverse Post. Her passion for storytelling has led her to conduct numerous interviews with experts in these fields, always seeking to uncover exciting and engaging stories. Agne holds a Bachelor’s degree in literature and has an extensive background in writing about a wide range of topics including travel, art, and culture. She has also volunteered as an editor for the animal rights organization, where she helped raise awareness about animal welfare issues. Contact her on agnec@mpost.io.
