OpenAI to work with Pentagon after Anthropic dropped by Trump over company’s ethics concerns

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Adam Gabbatt and Dara KerrFebruary 28, 2026 at 06:06 PM
OpenAI to work with Pentagon after Anthropic dropped by Trump over company’s ethics concerns

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OpenAI has agreed to provide AI services to classified US military networks, a deal announced shortly after Donald Trump directed federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's AI technology. Anthropic's agreement with the Trump administration broke down due to concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated the Pentagon agreed to ethical principles prohibiting domestic mass surveillance and ensuring human responsibility in the use of force, including autonomous weapons. Trump criticized Anthropic for attempting to impose its terms of service on the Pentagon, while OpenAI employees had previously expressed solidarity with Anthropic. Altman reassured OpenAI employees that the agreement includes ethical safeguards.

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