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# OpenAI Deploys Secure Special Version of ChatGPT for the Pentagon

OpenAI has deployed a special version of ChatGPT on GenAI.mil — a secure platform for the U.S. Department of Defense.

The initiative has expanded access for American military personnel to advanced AI models. They are already using Gemini from Google and Grok from xAI.

“We believe that those responsible for protecting the country should have access to the best tools. It is also important for the U.S. and other democratic countries to understand how, with proper safeguards, AI can help protect people, deter adversaries, and prevent future conflicts,” — said OpenAI in an announcement.

The custom version of ChatGPT is equipped with built-in security mechanisms for handling sensitive government data.

The chatbot is intended to support everyday tasks:

• analysis and summarization of regulatory documents;
• preparation of materials related to government procurement and contracts;
• creation of internal reports and checklists;
• administrative and research support tasks.

Risks Exist

OpenAI assured that data on the GenAI.mil platform is fully isolated. Information is not used for training the company’s public or commercial models.

However, Public Citizen representative J.B. Branch pointed out potential threats. In his view, uploading any sensitive information into AI systems makes it vulnerable to external attacks.

“Access to such data should be limited to a small group of people. Even if there is an isolated system authorized only within military structures, it does not change the fact that secret information is originally intended for a narrow circle of people,” he stated.

Recall that in July 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense allocated contracts worth up to $200 million to Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI for the development of AI solutions in the security sector.