CIA to investigate how generative AI (like ChatGPT) can assist intelligence agencies

The agency is looking for help in this area via federally funded R&D centers, and other partners in academia and industry, its AI director said.

The Central Intelligence Agency is getting set to explore using chatbots and generative artificial intelligence capabilities to assist its officers in completing day-to-day job functions and their overarching spy missions.

Lakshmi Raman, the CIA’s AI director, confirmed these plans at the Potomac Officers Club’s annual AI summit in Virginia on Thursday. …