OpenAI has launched a special version of ChatGPT on GenAI.mil, a secure platform for the U.S. Department of Defense.
This initiative expands access for American military personnel to advanced AI models. They are already utilizing 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 nations to understand how, with proper safeguards, AI can help protect people, deter adversaries, and prevent future conflicts,” said OpenAI in their announcement.
The custom version of ChatGPT is equipped with built-in security mechanisms for handling the department's confidential data.
The chatbot is designed to assist with everyday tasks such as:
- analyzing and summarizing regulatory documents;
- preparing materials for government procurement and contracts;
- creating internal reports and checklists;
- providing administrative and research support for tasks.
There Are Risks
OpenAI has assured that data on the GenAI.mil platform is completely isolated. Information is not used to train the company's public or commercial models.
However, Public Citizen representative J.B. Branch pointed out potential threats. He believes that uploading any sensitive information into AI systems makes it vulnerable to external attacks.
“Such data should only be accessible to a limited number of individuals. Even if there is an isolated system permitted only within military structures, it does not change the fact that classified information is originally intended for a narrow audience,” he stated.
It is worth noting that in July 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense allocated contracts worth up to $200 million to companies like Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI for the development of AI solutions in the security sector.