Recently, the United States Secret Service has quietly ventured into the realm of artificial intelligence, spending over $50,000 on cloud services from Microsoft Azure and OpenAI. This move has sparked widespread attention from the outside world, yet the Secret Service remains tight-lipped about the specific purposes and plans for its use. This information was revealed through documents obtained by the media, indicating the Secret Service's growing interest in AI technology.
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In a September 2023 memorandum, the Secret Service mentioned the need for cloud-based AI services but did not specify which areas this investment would target. It is well-known that Microsoft's Azure OpenAI services are versatile, capable of building chatbots and conducting predictive analysis, suggesting potential applications in various scenarios. However, when asked if these technologies might play a role in future criminal prosecutions, the Secret Service remained silent, only stating that all technologies must meet their stringent security standards.
It is noteworthy that this investment occurred shortly after the White House's introduction of a federal AI policy. The policy emphasizes the necessity of appropriate security measures in the use of artificial intelligence, particularly when such technologies could impact the rights and safety of U.S. citizens. Federal agencies are also required to manage their AI projects through a registry, although some sensitive projects may remain undisclosed.
Interestingly, as the Secret Service made this purchase, Microsoft had just developed a specialized version of GPT-4 for U.S. intelligence agencies. Clearly, the role of AI in federal work is on the rise, with the U.S. Agency for International Development becoming the first federal agency to adopt the ChatGPT Enterprise Edition.
Currently, the Secret Service appears to be intentionally maintaining an air of mystery, leaving the public curious about the AI tools they are quietly developing behind the scenes.
Key Points:
🌐 The Secret Service spent over $50,000 on AI cloud services but did not disclose specific uses.
🤐 The Secret Service remains silent on the purpose of the investment, only stating the need to meet strict security standards.
📜 This move aligns with the White House's new federal AI policy, emphasizing the importance of AI technology's security.
