- Conceptual Illustration of AI and Military Technology: Depicting AI algorithms layered over military icons like tanks, drones, or satellite imagery to illustrate the dual-use nature of AI.
- Visual of Llama Model (Abstract): An artistic representation of Meta’s Llama model with Chinese and military motifs, suggesting adaptation or modification.
- Global Surveillance/Monitoring Image: A graphic or photo of international surveillance radar or a concept of global AI competition to show the stakes of AI advancements in defense.
China’s military-linked researchers have reportedly adapted Meta’s open-source AI model, Llama 2, into a defense-focused tool called “ChatBIT.” Created by six researchers, including those affiliated with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), this advanced chatbot aims to process intelligence and enhance military decision-making capabilities. Using Meta’s early Llama model, the PLA-aligned researchers fine-tuned the model specifically for operational tasks in the military, claiming it outperforms similar models.
Meta has condemned this unauthorized use, emphasizing that Llama 2’s application for military purposes contradicts its policy. This development underscores global concerns about the accessibility and dual-use potential of open-source AI, with the Pentagon closely monitoring such advancements by foreign militaries.