OpenAI's Sam Altman proposes framework for US military AI deployment

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly defended Anthropic amid concerns over its cooperation with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) regarding AI deployment. The Pentagon requested Anthropic to allow its AI model, Claude, to be used for “all lawful use,” raising fears that the AI could be employed in autonomous weapons, mass surveillance, or unreliable systems. Anthropic, which has a $200 million contract with the DoW and whose AI was the first used in classified military applications, faces a deadline to comply or risk losing the contract and being labeled a “supply chain risk.” The government could also invoke legal powers like the Defense Production Act to compel cooperation, escalating the situation. Altman intervened to urge the Pentagon to de-escalate, emphasizing that the issue extends beyond Anthropic to the entire AI industry, including OpenAI. He stressed the importance of maintaining AI safety guardrails and preventing the government from forcing companies to relinquish control over their models under duress. Alt