On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law led to political turmoil, including his impeachment and arrest. Investigations revealed that before this critical moment, the president's head of security had queried ChatGPT about coups and martial law. This incident not only demonstrates a shocking lack of clarity in government protocols but also inadvertently promotes AI tools like ChatGPT as substitutes for direct human communication. Meanwhile, in the UK, the technology secretary's inquiry about AI adoption barriers yielded advice from ChatGPT, further illustrating reliance on AI for governance-related inquiries.
Hours before South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, his head of security sought advice from ChatGPT on related topics, raising eyebrows.
The bizarre actions of the chief of security, probing ChatGPT for insights about martial law, highlight the ineffective communication within the government during a crisis.
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