OpenAI is changing contract with Pentagon; Altman says: I would rather go to jail…

2026-03-04 - 17:23

OpenAI has amended its Pentagon deal following public backlash over AI surveillance concerns. CEO Sam Altman stated he would refuse unconstitutional orders, and the updated contract now explicitly prohibits intentional domestic surveillance of US persons. The Pentagon also confirmed OpenAI services won't be used by intelligence agencies like the NSA without further contract changes.