Sam Altman on why OpenAI closed the deal same day Pentagon banned Anthropic

2026-03-03 - 12:03

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits the Pentagon deal was 'rushed' but claims it was vital to de-escalate military-AI tensions. The agreement allows AI use in classified networks, a move sparking employee and public backlash. While OpenAI highlights safeguards, critics question their durability and the definition of mass surveillance.