OpenAI CEO: Can't speak for Pentagon, Anthropic seemed focused on specific prohibitions

2026-03-02 - 12:23

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes Anthropic's stricter contract demands led to their Pentagon deal falling apart. While OpenAI secured a contract, Anthropic was labeled a national security risk. Altman highlighted OpenAI's reliance on technical safeguards over contractual prohibitions for safety in government AI use, aiming to de-escalate industry tensions.