OpenAI’s Pentagon Deal Triggers Backlash and a PR Battle
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OpenAI’s decision to deploy its models in the Pentagon’s classified network, after Anthropic refused a similar arrangement, sparked swift backlash and a high-stakes PR scramble: ultimatums and negotiations with the DoD, public criticism including from Trump, a spike in Claude downloads, and Altman defending the deal while later amending it to curb mass surveillance, all amid protests outside OpenAI’s HQ in a fast-moving timeline.
- Sam Altman is stuck playing defense. It all started a week ago. Business Insider
- A Dire Warning From the Tech World The Atlantic
- Scoop: Tech groups warn Trump administration on Anthropic designation Axios
- Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal CNN
- Anthropic's Claude AI being used in Iran war by U.S. military, sources say CBS News
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