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OpenAI & United States — United States Department of Defense

26 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated May 17, 2026

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OpenAI: OpenAI has confirmed its deal with the United States — United States Department of Defense to provide ChatGPT for classified environments, effectively replacing Anthropic and securing assurances for human oversight and constitutional rights.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reached deals with seven tech companies to integrate their AI into classified computer networks, enhancing military decision-making and operational capabilities. This move is part of its rapid acceleration in AI use, despite ethical concerns.
Apr 28, 2026 · 51 articles
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OpenAI: OpenAI announced a deal to replace Anthropic with ChatGPT in classified military environments, intensifying its rivalry with Anthropic. Its CEO, Sam Altman, later expressed regret for the rushed deal.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, prohibiting its contractors from using Anthropic's products due to the company's restrictions on military use of its AI technology. This decision has drawn criticism from various officials and experts.
Feb 28, 2026 · 8 articles
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OpenAI: OpenAI signed a new agreement for expanded use of its models on classified networks with the United States — United States Department of Defense, with implementation underway.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has secured agreements with several technology companies to expand the use of advanced AI tools on classified military networks, aiming to become an AI-first fighting force.
May 01, 2026 · 9 articles
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OpenAI: OpenAI participated in the 'Faith-AI Covenant' roundtable to discuss infusing morality and ethics into AI technology.
United States — United States Department of Defense: Anthropic had a public dispute with the United States — United States Department of Defense over military use of AI, leading Anthropic to restrict its technology from being used for autonomous weapons or mass surveillance.
May 07, 2026 · 20 articles
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OpenAI: OpenAI is mentioned as a rival AI firm to Anthropic.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense previously designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a move Anthropic considered unconstitutional retaliation.
May 06, 2026 · 25 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense awarded contracts to several AI companies to enhance its national security capabilities through advanced AI workflows.
Jul 14, 2025 · 7 articles
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Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Feb 15, 2026 · 139 articles
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Feb 13, 2026 · 10 articles
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Feb 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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Feb 02, 2026 · 24 articles
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Jan 29, 2026 · 8 articles
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Jan 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jan 14, 2026 · 21 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 61 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 25, 2026 · 8 articles
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Mar 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 23, 2026 · 7 articles
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Mar 11, 2026 · 10 articles
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Mar 07, 2026 · 12 articles
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Mar 07, 2026 · 40 articles
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Mar 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 10, 2026 · 118 articles
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Mar 26, 2026 · 36 articles
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