Palantir demos how AI can be used in the military

By: Gokula Nandhini K May 31, 2023 | 12:30 PM Technology

The use of AI in the military is highly controversial. In this context, Large Language Models (LLMs) and algorithms must be implemented as ethically as possible.

Palantir believes that’s where its AI Platform (AIP) comes in. AIP offers cutting-edge AI capabilities and claims to ensure that the use of LLMs and AI in the military context is guided by ethical principles.

Figure 1. Palantir demos how AI can be used in the military

Palantir demos how AI can be used in the military is shown in figure 1. AIP is able to deploy LLMs and AI across any network, from classified networks to devices on the tactical edge. AIP connects highly sensitive and classified intelligence data to create a real-time representation of the environment.[1]

Palantir already sells its domestic surveillance services to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, so it should come as no surprise that the company founded by billionaire Peter Thiel is working to make inroads into the Pentagon as well.

On Tuesday, the company released a video demo of its latest offering, the Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). While the system itself is simply designed to integrate large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's GPT-4 or Google's BERT into privately-operated networks, the very first thing they did was apply it to the modern battlefield.[2]

The solution’s security features let you define what LLMs and AI can and cannot see and what they can and cannot do with safe AI and handoff functions. This control and governance are crucial for mitigating significant legal, regulatory, and ethical risks posed by LLMs and AI in sensitive and classified settings.

AIP also implements guardrails to control, govern, and increase trust. As operators and AI take action on the platform, AIP generates a secure digital record of operations. These capabilities are essential for responsible, effective, and compliant deployment of AI in the military.

In a demo showcasing AIP, a military operator responsible for monitoring activity within Eastern Europe receives an alert that military equipment is amassed in a field 30km from friendly forces.

As the operator poses questions, the LLM is using real-time information integrated from across public and classified sources. Data is automatically tagged and protected by classification markings, and AIP enforces which parts of the organisation the LLM has access to while respecting an individual’s permissions, role, and need to know.[3]

References:

  1. https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/2023/04/28/palantir-demos-how-ai-can-used-military
  2. https://www.engadget.com/palantir-shows-off-an-ai-that-can-go-to-war-180513781.html
  3. http://www.aii.et/demos-on-how-ai-can-be-used-in-the-military/

Cite this article:

Gokula Nandhini K (2023), Palantir demos how AI can be used in the military, Anatechmaz, pp.271

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