Military Applications

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed ethical concerns surrounding ChatGPT, including its role in suicide prevention following a lawsuit alleging the chatbot contributed to a teenager’s death. OpenAI plans to improve its technology to better protect vulnerable users. Altman advocated for “AI privilege,” ensuring user confidentiality similar to doctor-patient relationships, and acknowledged ChatGPT’s potential military applications. He also discussed the concentration of power in AI development, balancing it with AI’s potential to empower individuals. He stresses the need for proactive measures to mitigate job displacement.

Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS) will release its fiscal 2025 third-quarter financial results on August 12, 2025, followed by an earnings conference call. The company, a manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for military and commercial applications, will make the earnings release available on its investor relations website. Optex’s products are used in U.S. military vehicles and also include periscopes and rifle sights.