Strengthening Democratic Oversight in National Security
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OpenAI’s initiative to support democratic oversight of AI in national security moves labs closer to being embedded partners in state capability-building, not just vendors. Defense-adjacent startups should plan for a world where access, trust, and compliance are mediated through these partnerships and training programs.
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