OpenAI: Pentagon uses its AI without our direct control amid ethics backlash
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company does not control how the Pentagon deploys its AI in military operations, as the Pentagon pushes to loosen safety guardrails. The development comes amid broader scrutiny of AI in war and internal ethics concerns, including Anthropic’s refusal of a Pentagon deal over risks like surveillance and autonomous weapons. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei publicly criticized Altman, while Altman acknowledged the OpenAI–Pentagon deal was rushed and appeared opportunistic.
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