'Reached An Agreement': Sam Altman Announces OpenAI Deal With US Amid Trump-Anthropic Fallout

Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 09:22 IST

Sam Altman said OpenAI has reached an agreement to deploy its AI models on a classified US defence network with built-in safeguards.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Saturday said the company has reached an agreement with the United States’ Department of War (DoW) to deploy its artificial intelligence models within a classified military network, outlining safety commitments and operational safeguards in a post on X.

“Tonight, we reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy our models in their classified network," Altman wrote, adding that discussions with defence officials reflected alignment on responsible AI use.

“In all of our interactions, the DoW displayed a deep respect for safety and a desire to partner to achieve the best possible outcome," he mentioned.

Altman emphasised that safety principles formed a core part of the agreement, particularly regarding military deployment of advanced AI systems.

“AI safety and wide distribution of benefits are the core of our mission," he wrote.

“Two of our most important safety principles are prohibitions on domestic mass surveillance and human responsibility for the use of force, including for autonomous weapon systems."

“The DoW agrees with these principles, reflects them in law and policy, and we put them into our agreement," he mentioned.

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