'Never wanted surveillance': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signs deal with Pentagon

2026-02-28 - 08:13

OpenAI's Sam Altman secured a Pentagon deal for classified AI deployment, mirroring Anthropic's rejected safety terms. While Anthropic faces a "supply-chain risk" label and presidential ire, OpenAI integrated safeguards like human oversight and restricted surveillance into its agreement. This strategic move positions OpenAI favorably, especially with its new Amazon cloud partnership, despite Anthropic's legal challenge.