OpenAI Deploys Custom ChatGPT on DoD's GenAI.mil
Narrative
Custom, safeguarded ChatGPT version deployed on GenAI.mil for unclassified DoD work (joins Google, xAI). Runs in government cloud with strict controls; data isolated, not used for public training. Emphasizes secure, mission-aligned AI for 3M+ personnel.
Reality
Announced February 9, 2026; approved for unclassified tasks only. Builds on prior OpenAI for Government efforts; sparks ethics discussions around military AI use.
Implication
Expands OpenAI into defense/government sector; signals "democratic AI" advantages with safeguards. Raises dual-use debates and potential revenue from public-sector contracts. Positions OpenAI as trusted provider beyond consumer/enterprise.