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OpenAI's Altman Secures Pentagon Deal Amid Controversy

4/11/2026

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In late February 2026, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, struck a Pentagon deal to replace Anthropic, which had rejected a proposal to use its AI for autonomous weapons and surveillance.
The move follows Altman's earlier support for Anthropic's stance.
Investigative writers Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz examined Altman's rise and his stance on AI safety.
They compared him to J. Robert Oppenheimer and reported ongoing allegations about his conduct.

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In late February 2026, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, struck a Pentagon deal to replace Anthropic, which had rejected a proposal to use its AI for autonomous weapons and surveillance.
The move follows Altman's earlier support for Anthropic's stance.
Investigative writers Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz examined Altman's rise and his stance on AI safety.
They compared him to J. Robert Oppenheimer and reported ongoing allegations about his conduct.