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US Intelligence Agencies Embrace Generative AI with Caution
In a bid to keep up with the exponential growth of data and surveillance technology, US intelligence agencies are turning to generative AI for assistance. The use of generative AI has already proven successful in predicting Russia's invasion of Ukraine and identifying illicit Chinese fentanyl trafficking. However, officials are wary of the technology's potential vulnerabilities, such as security and privacy issues, and its inability to replace human analysts. Despite these concerns, the CIA has developed a generative AI model called Osiris, and other companies like Microsoft and Primer AI are vying for intelligence agency business. While the potential of generative AI in enhancing predictive analysis is promising, intelligence officials are proceeding cautiously, aware of the risks and limitations of the technology.
