US Space Force halts generative AI usage citing security concerns: report
Anna Bliokh
The U.S. Space Force temporarily banned the use of web-based generative AI because of security concerns, Bloomberg reported, citing an internal memo. 
At least 500 individuals in the Space Force were using a generative AI platform called Ask Sage, Bloomberg said, citing company founder Nicolas Chaillan. The platform works with several large language models, or LLMs, including from Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL).
The branch of the U.S. Armed Forces halted the use of any government data to create text, images or other media, unless specifically approved, the September 29 document read. 
Generative AI âwill undoubtedly revolutionize our workforce and enhance Guardianâs ability to operate at speed,â Lisa Costa, Space Forceâs chief technology and innovation officer, said in the memo. She noted concerns over cybersecurity, data handling and procurement requirements, saying that the adoption of AI and LLMs needs to be âresponsible.â
New guidance will be released in the next 30 days, the memo read. 
The Space Force did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha.
In August, the Pentagon launched a generative AI task force to examine use cases for LLMs. The CIA already has a generative AI tool intended for widespread use among the intelligence community. 
More than 10,000 customers in the Defense Department still use Ask Sage.
Chaillan resigned as chief software officer for the Air Force and Space Force in 2021, criticizing the Pentagon over its slow adoption of AI and saying the U.S. risked falling behind China, Bloomberg reported.

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