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Playwright Confronts OpenAI CEO Over Controversial Pentagon Deal

3/18/2026

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Playwright Jeremy O. Harris confronted OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman at a Vanity Fair Oscar party, accusing him of being a Nazi over OpenAI's Department of War deal.
Harris later said he misspoke and meant to reference Friedrich Flick.
Altman faced criticism over a Pentagon contract and responded calmly.
The deal sparked backlash from OpenAI employees and protests about surveillance.
OpenAI says safeguards are in place to prevent such outcomes.

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Playwright Jeremy O. Harris confronted OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman at a Vanity Fair Oscar party, accusing him of being a Nazi over OpenAI's Department of War deal.
Harris later said he misspoke and meant to reference Friedrich Flick.
Altman faced criticism over a Pentagon contract and responded calmly.
The deal sparked backlash from OpenAI employees and protests about surveillance.
OpenAI says safeguards are in place to prevent such outcomes.