The Latest Breaking News from Sam Altman

The three key questions at the heart of the Pentagon's fight with Anthropic

The fight between Anthropic and the U.S. government raises three crucial questions about who should control AI, and how.

Fortune · Mar 3

Sam Altman backpedals as ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%, and critics torch Pentagon fiasco — calls deal "opportunistic and sloppy"

Pentagon AI partnership sparks backlash, driving a 295% surge in ChatGPT uninstalls and forcing OpenAI to amend some of the terms in the contract.

Windows Central · Mar 3

'We shouldn't have rushed to get this out on Friday': OpenAI hastily amends the terms of its controversial deal with the US Department of War as CEO Sam Altman claims it's been a 'good learning experience'

"We want to have a voice, and a seat at the table where we can share our expertise, and to fight for principles of liberty."

PC Gamer · Mar 3

OpenAI amends Pentagon deal as Sam Altman admits it looks ‘sloppy’

ChatGPT owner’s CEO says it will bar its technology being used for mass surveillance or by intelligence services

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3

OpenAI’s Pentagon deal raises new questions about AI and surveillance

Legal experts say it is unclear if OpenAI’s contract actually provides for the restrictions on surveillance and autonomous weapons that the company says it does.

Fortune · Mar 2

Anthropic’s Claude overtakes ChatGPT in App Store as users boycott over OpenAI’s $200 million Pentagon contract

Protest campaigns across Reddit and X may have helped drive users away from OpenAI.

Fortune · Mar 2

Canadian Cops Questioned Dad About Human Trafficking After He Took His Daughter to a Coffee Shop

Plus: AI for mass surveillance, Alaskan lawsuit to decriminalize prostitution, "enhanced" British regulation of streaming services, and more…

Reason · Mar 2

Amid growing backlash, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explains why he cut a deal with the Pentagon following Anthropic’s blacklisting

Altman admitted in an “Ask Me Anything” session on social media platform X on Saturday night that its deal with the Pentagon “was definitely rushed.”

Fortune · Mar 2

Elon Musk Tells Sam Altman's OpenAI In Court To Check ChatGPT's Safety Record As AI Feud Escalates

Elon Musk reacts against OpenAI, questioning the safety of ChatGPT compared to his own AI system, Grok.

International Business Times UK · Mar 2

Users boycott ChatGPT after OpenAI signs Department of War deal

Rival chatbot Claude tops app charts amid backlash against OpenAI

The Independent UK · Mar 2