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- OpenAI will apply new restrictions to ChatGPT users under 18 🔒
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Salesforce creates dedicated defense division targeting AI-powered military operations
Salesforce launches 'Missionforce,' a national security-focused business unit
Salesforce is making a significant strategic push into the national security sector with the launch of Missionforce, a specialized business unit designed to bring artificial intelligence capabilities to defense operations. The customer relationship management giant announced this new division on Tuesday, signaling its growing commitment to serving military and government clients.
The newly formed unit will concentrate on integrating AI technology into three critical defense areas: personnel management, logistics operations, and strategic decision-making processes. This focused approach aims to modernize how military organizations handle their most essential functions through advanced technological solutions.
Leading Missionforce is Kendall Collins, who currently serves as CEO of Government Cloud within Salesforce. Collins brings valuable experience to the role, having joined the company in 2023 after serving as both chief business officer and chief of staff to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. His background positions him well to understand both the technical capabilities and strategic vision needed for this specialized division.
"With Missionforce, we'll now bring the best of AI, cloud, and platform technology from the private sector to modernize critical areas including personnel, logistics, and analytics," Collins explained in the company's press release. "The goal is simple: to help our warfighters and the organizations that support them operate smarter, faster, and more efficiently. There's never been a more important time to serve those who serve."
This initiative builds upon Salesforce's existing relationship with the U.S. government, which spans multiple federal agencies and military branches including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. While the company maintains numerous government contracts, it doesn't publicly disclose the exact number of agreements or the revenue generated from these partnerships, keeping such sensitive business information confidential.
The launch of Missionforce reflects a broader trend within the technology industry, as major companies increasingly develop specialized offerings for government clients. This movement has gained particular momentum in recent months, with several industry leaders announcing similar initiatives.
OpenAI pioneered this recent wave in January by launching a government-specific version of ChatGPT designed exclusively for U.S. federal agencies. The company further expanded its government engagement in August by striking a remarkable deal offering federal agencies access to its enterprise-level ChatGPT services for just $1 annually – a significant discount from standard pricing.
The competitive landscape intensified rapidly as other major players followed suit. Anthropic responded within a week of OpenAI's announcement, offering U.S. government agencies access to both government and enterprise tiers of its Claude chatbot platform for the same symbolic $1 price point.
Google joined this competitive rush in late August with the announcement of "Gemini for Government," providing federal agencies with AI services at an even lower introductory rate of 47 cents for the first year of service.
This pricing strategy among tech giants suggests both the strategic importance of government contracts and the competitive intensity for securing these partnerships. The extremely low pricing appears designed to encourage adoption and establish long-term relationships with government clients.
The emergence of these government-focused AI initiatives highlights the growing recognition that public sector needs differ significantly from commercial applications. Security requirements, compliance standards, and operational contexts in government and military environments demand specialized solutions rather than adapted commercial products.
For Salesforce, the creation of Missionforce represents a natural evolution of its government services, leveraging its expertise in customer relationship management and cloud computing to address the unique challenges facing defense organizations. By focusing specifically on personnel, logistics, and decision-making, the company is targeting areas where AI can potentially deliver significant operational improvements for military effectiveness.
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YouTube introduces AI-powered tools and likeness detection for creators
YouTube rolls out Studio updates, 'likeness' detection, lip-synced dubs, creator collabs, and more
YouTube announced major Studio updates at its Made on YouTube event, introducing AI-powered features for over 30 million creators. Key additions include likeness-detection technology to combat unauthorized face usage, Ask Studio AI chatbot for personalized insights, and enhanced A/B testing for titles and thumbnails.
The platform also expanded auto-dubbing with lip-syncing technology across 20 languages and introduced collaborative features allowing up to five creators to work together on videos, helping them reach new audiences and boost engagement.
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Users turn to chatbots for spiritual guidance
AI-powered religious apps gain popularity but raise concerns about validation.
AI-powered chatbots are increasingly becoming a part of people's spiritual lives, according to a recent New York Times investigation into the growing popularity of religious chatbots and applications. The trend represents a significant shift in how people seek spiritual guidance and engage with their faith.
The numbers demonstrate remarkable adoption rates for these digital spiritual tools. Bible Chat, one of the leading religious apps, has been downloaded more than 30 million times, while Hallow, another popular spiritual app, reached the number one position in Apple's App Store last year. This widespread adoption suggests a genuine demand for technology-assisted spiritual guidance.
Most of these applications are designed to guide users toward established religious doctrine and Scripture when answering their spiritual questions. Some platforms go even further, with at least one website claiming to offer direct conversations with God. Rabbi Jonathan Romain views this technology optimistically, suggesting that chatbots could serve as a "way into faith" for "a whole generation of people who have never been to a church or synagogue."
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Heidi Campbell, a professor at Texas A&M University who specializes in studying the intersection of digital culture and religion, warns that these chatbots fundamentally "tell us what we want to hear." She emphasizes a crucial distinction in how these systems operate, noting that "It's not using spiritual discernment, it is using data and patterns." This technological limitation raises questions about whether AI can truly provide the depth and wisdom traditionally associated with spiritual counseling and religious guidance.
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