Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta's Llama

Summary

Chinese researchers have developed an AI tool called ChatBIT using Meta’s Llama model, despite Meta’s restrictions on military use. The tool, designed for intelligence gathering and decision-making, outperforms other AI models and highlights China’s efforts to leverage open-source AI for military purposes. The Pentagon is monitoring competitors’ AI capabilities, while the U.S. government is finalizing rules to curb investment in AI sectors in China that could threaten national security.