OpenAI Secures Pentagon Deal After AI Showdown

OpenAI has reached a deal with the U. S. Defense Department to supply its AI tools for classified projects, following a clash with rival Anthropic that saw the Pentagon label the competitor a national‑security risk. The agreement came after OpenAI’s chief, Sam Altman, entered talks with the Pentagon on Wednesday. He stated that both sides respected safety rules and wanted to use AI responsibly. OpenAI says it will keep safeguards that stop its models from being used for domestic spying or autonomous weapons. The Defense Department agreed to these rules and will allow some OpenAI staff to work with government teams on secret missions.The deal is still pending final approval because the U. S. military usually relies on Amazon Web Services for classified work, and OpenAI’s software isn’t yet available there. However, Amazon recently committed $50 billion to the company as part of a larger funding round. This partnership could open doors for OpenAI’s technology in defense, but the company remains committed to its core safety principles and will not let its tools be used for surveillance or lethal autonomous systems.