Using ChatGPT to fire guns: what could possibly go wrong⁠?

Enrique Dans's Medium article discusses the potential dangers of integrating AI, specifically ChatGPT, with weaponry. An engineer created a system that uses ChatGPT to control a rifle, raising concerns about the ethical implications and potential misuse of AI in military applications. Dans highlights the inherent risks, including the possibility of errors and malicious manipulation of AI-powered weapons systems. While acknowledging the inevitable development of AI in military contexts, he stresses the need for strict control and safety measures to prevent catastrophic outcomes. The article uses an example of a person mounting a rifle on a stand and connecting it to the ChatGPT API as a cautionary tale. The article concludes by emphasizing that the integration of AI with weapons systems requires careful consideration of ethical and safety concerns. This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Using ChatGPT to fire guns: what could possibly go wrong?»