Military Contracts: OpenAI vs Anthropic
軍事合約：OpenAI 與 Anthropic
軍事合約：OpenAI 與 Anthropic
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OpenAI and Anthropic, two prominent AI companies, have adopted contrasting strategies in their growing involvement with the U.S. defense sector. OpenAI has shifted from its initial prohibition on military applications to pursuing multiple contracts, including partnerships with Carahsoft and the Department of Defense, while Anthropic has taken a more structured and transparent approach through a strategic alliance with Palantir and AWS to enhance defense operations.
兩家知名的 AI 公司 OpenAI 和 Anthropic 在其與美國國防部門日益密切的合作中，採取了截然不同的策略。OpenAI 已從最初禁止軍事應用轉向追求多項合約，包括與 Carahsoft 和國防部的合作夥伴關係；而 Anthropic 則透過與 Palantir 和 AWS 的戰略聯盟，以更結構化和透明的方式來增強國防行動。
兩家知名的 AI 公司 OpenAI 和 Anthropic 在其與美國國防部門日益密切的合作中，採取了截然不同的策略。OpenAI 已從最初禁止軍事應用轉向追求多項合約，包括與 Carahsoft 和國防部的合作夥伴關係；而 Anthropic 則透過與 Palantir 和 AWS 的戰略聯盟，以更結構化和透明的方式來增強國防行動。
OpenAI
OpenAI's recent engagements with the U.S. military and defense sector mark a significant shift in the company's stance on collaborating with defense agencies. This change has led to several notable developments:
OpenAI 近期與美國軍方及國防部門的合作，標誌著公司立場上顯著的轉變，即開始與國防機構合作。此項改變已帶來幾項值得關注的發展：
這些發展顯示 OpenAI 日益深入國防產業，範圍從網路安全合作到潛在的戰鬥相關應用，標誌著公司與軍事和情報機構關係的重大演變。
OpenAI 近期與美國軍方及國防部門的合作，標誌著公司立場上顯著的轉變，即開始與國防機構合作。此項改變已帶來幾項值得關注的發展：
- OpenAI has partnered with Carahsoft, a controversial defense contractor, to expand into the defense sector1.
OpenAI 已與備受爭議的國防承包商 Carahsoft 合作，拓展國防產業版圖。 - The company's GPT-4 model was central to a partnership involving Microsoft, Palantir, and various U.S. defense and intelligence agencies23.
公司的 GPT-4 模型是與微軟、帕蘭提爾以及美國各國防與情報機構合作的核心。 - OpenAI and the Department of Defense are collaborating on AI-based cybersecurity technology4.
OpenAI 與國防部正合作開發基於 AI 的網路安全技術。 - The company made its first confirmed sale to a U.S. military combatant command, specifically to AFRICOM (U.S. Africa Command)5.
公司已確認其首筆銷售案給美國軍方作戰司令部，具體對象為非洲司令部 (AFRICOM)。 - This engagement with AFRICOM represents a shift from previous exploratory research to operational use in a command with combat missions5.
與非洲司令部的合作代表著從先前的探索性研究轉向在執行作戰任務的司令部中的實際應用。 - OpenAI has lifted its previous ban on military applications, opening doors for broader collaboration with the Department of Defense4.
OpenAI 已取消先前對軍事應用的禁令，為與國防部更廣泛的合作敞開大門。
這些發展顯示 OpenAI 日益深入國防產業，範圍從網路安全合作到潛在的戰鬥相關應用，標誌著公司與軍事和情報機構關係的重大演變。
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Anthropic
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gettyimages.comAnthropic has taken a more structured and transparent approach to engaging with the U.S. defense sector, focusing on a specific partnership to provide AI capabilities to intelligence and military agencies. Key aspects of Anthropic's approach include:
Anthropic 採取更結構化且透明的方式與美國國防部門合作，專注於特定夥伴關係，為情報和軍事機構提供 AI 能力。Anthropic 方法的關鍵面向包括：
這種方法表明 Anthropic 正在尋求在國防部門的商業機會與維護軍事用途 AI 部署的道德標準之間取得平衡。
Anthropic 採取更結構化且透明的方式與美國國防部門合作，專注於特定夥伴關係，為情報和軍事機構提供 AI 能力。Anthropic 方法的關鍵面向包括：
- Partnering with Palantir and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer its Claude family of AI models to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies12
與 Palantir 和亞馬遜網路服務公司 (AWS) 合作，向美國國防和情報機構提供其 Claude 系列 AI 模型12 - Focusing on enhancing U.S. defense operations through AI-powered solutions1
專注於透過 AI 驅動的解決方案增強美國國防行動1 - Maintaining a clear framework for collaboration, potentially allowing for more controlled and ethical use of AI in defense applications3
維護清晰的合作框架，可能允許更受控且符合道德的 AI 在國防應用中的使用3 - Targeting the intelligence and military market through a strategic alliance rather than pursuing multiple individual contracts24
通過策略聯盟而非追求多個個別合約來鎖定情報和軍事市場24 - Positioning its AI models, particularly the Claude family, as tools to augment and improve defense agency operations34
將其 AI 模型，尤其是 Claude 系列，定位為增強和改進國防機構運作的工具34
這種方法表明 Anthropic 正在尋求在國防部門的商業機會與維護軍事用途 AI 部署的道德標準之間取得平衡。
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Key Differences 主要差異
OpenAI and Anthropic have adopted distinct strategies in their engagement with the U.S. military and defense sector, reflecting different approaches to balancing commercial opportunities with ethical considerations. Here's a concise comparison of their key strategic differences:
OpenAI 和 Anthropic 在與美國軍方和國防部門的合作中採用了不同的策略，反映了在平衡商業機會與道德考量方面的不同方法。以下是其主要策略差異的簡要比較：
OpenAI has pursued a strategy of gradual expansion into the defense sector, engaging in multiple contracts and collaborations, including partnerships with Carahsoft and the Department of Defense for cybersecurity projects
OpenAI 採取漸進式擴展至國防部門的策略，參與多項合約和合作，包括與 Carahsoft 和國防部合作進行網路安全專案
OpenAI 和 Anthropic 在與美國軍方和國防部門的合作中採用了不同的策略，反映了在平衡商業機會與道德考量方面的不同方法。以下是其主要策略差異的簡要比較：
| Aspect | OpenAI | Anthropic |
|---|---|---|
| Approach 方法 | Gradual expansion, multiple contracts 逐步擴張，多方合約 | Structured partnership 結構性夥伴關係 |
| Partners 合作夥伴 | Carahsoft, Microsoft, DOD Carahsoft、微軟、美國國防部 | Palantir, AWS Palantir、AWS |
| Focus Areas 重點領域 | Cybersecurity, combat operations 資安防護，作戰行動 | Defense operations enhancement 國防作業效能提升 |
| Transparency 透明度 | Quiet pitching, less public disclosure 低調推廣，減少公開資訊披露 | More open about partnerships 合作關係更公開透明 |
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. In contrast, Anthropic has opted for a more structured approach, forming a specific partnership with Palantir and AWS to provide its Claude AI models to U.S. defense agencies3
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, Anthropic has been more transparent about its intentions to serve the defense sector through its strategic alliances7
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.OpenAI 採取漸進式擴展至國防部門的策略，參與多項合約和合作，包括與 Carahsoft 和國防部合作進行網路安全專案
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。相較之下，Anthropic 則選擇更結構化的作法，與 Palantir 和 AWS 建立特定合作夥伴關係，向美國國防機構提供其 Claude AI 模型 3
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。OpenAI 一直以來默默地向各個軍事和情報機構推銷其產品 5
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，而 Anthropic 則更透明地表明其透過策略聯盟服務國防部門的意圖 7
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Initial Military Stance 初期軍事立場
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gettyimages.comOpenAI and Anthropic initially had contrasting stances on military applications of their AI technologies. Here's a brief overview of their early positions:
OpenAI 和 Anthropic 最初對其 AI 技術的軍事應用持有截然不同的立場。以下是他們早期立場的簡要概述：
OpenAI originally included a clause in its usage policy that expressly forbade the use of its technology for military purposes
OpenAI 最初在其使用政策中加入一項條款，明確禁止將其技術用於軍事用途
相較之下，Anthropic 從一開始就沒有公開表示反對軍事應用。公司致力於開發安全且符合倫理的 AI 系統，並未明確排除潛在的國防相關用途。這種較為開放的立場，可能促成了 Anthropic 後來與 Palantir 等國防導向公司建立結構化合作夥伴關係
OpenAI 和 Anthropic 最初對其 AI 技術的軍事應用持有截然不同的立場。以下是他們早期立場的簡要概述：
| Company 公司 | Initial Stance on Military Applications 軍事應用初步立場 |
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| OpenAI 開放 AI | Explicitly prohibited use for "military and warfare" 1 嚴禁於「軍事及戰爭」用途 1 |
| Anthropic Anthropic（思辨人工智慧公司） | No public statement against military use 從未公開聲明反對軍事用途 |
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. This stance was consistent with the company's initial mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. However, OpenAI quietly removed this prohibition in early 2024, signaling a shift in its approach to defense-related work2
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.OpenAI 最初在其使用政策中加入一項條款，明確禁止將其技術用於軍事用途
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。此立場與公司最初的使命一致，即確保人工通用智能造福全人類。然而，OpenAI 在 2024 年初悄悄取消了這項禁令，顯示其在國防相關工作上的做法有所轉變 2
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Anthropic, on the other hand, did not publicly state an opposition to military applications from its inception. The company's focus on developing safe and ethical AI systems did not explicitly exclude potential defense-related use cases. This more open stance likely facilitated Anthropic's later structured partnership with defense-oriented firms like Palantir3
.相較之下，Anthropic 從一開始就沒有公開表示反對軍事應用。公司致力於開發安全且符合倫理的 AI 系統，並未明確排除潛在的國防相關用途。這種較為開放的立場，可能促成了 Anthropic 後來與 Palantir 等國防導向公司建立結構化合作夥伴關係
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