- United Launch Alliance (ULA) is piloting "RocketGPT," an AI chatbot by OpenAI designed for defense contractors handling sensitive data, deployed to 150 employees.
- Operating on Microsoft Azure’s secure cloud platform, RocketGPT complies with strict government security standards (ITAR) for aerospace and defense information.
- ULA’s CEO, Tory Bruno, emphasizes the AI’s role as a research assistant to streamline time-consuming tasks, rather than replacing human workers.
- OpenAI has secured a $200 million contract with the Pentagon to develop AI capabilities for national security, marking a significant victory for the company.
- Although excited about AI potential, Bruno advises maintaining realistic expectations, noting that AI requires extensive training and human oversight for accuracy.