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OpenAI sweeps in to snag Pentagon contract after Anthropic labeled 'supply chain risk' in unprecedented move

Anthropic said it would challenge the Pentagon's decision, which outside experts said may be illegal. But the damage to its business may already be done.

Fortune · Feb 28

Anthropic Rejects Government Use of Its AI for Surveillance and Weapons — OpenAI Sweeps in and Took the Deal

Anthropic has been blacklisted by the Trump administration after refusing to lift safeguards on its AI model Claude, leading to a contract loss and a debate on AI ethics in warfare.

International Business Times UK · Feb 28

"Cancel ChatGPT" movement goes mainstream after OpenAI closes deal with U.S. Department of War — as Anthropic refuses to surveil American citizens

After Anthropic refused flat out to agree to apply Claude AI to autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of American citizens, OpenAI jumps right into bed with the United States Department of War.

Windows Central · Feb 28

OpenAI's Sam Altman Draws Firm Limits on Military AI Use Amid Pentagon Tensions With Anthropic

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees this week that the company will hold firm on two ethical limits in any work with the U.S. military.

International Business Times · Feb 27

OpenAI announces $110bn funding round that would value firm at $840bn

Deal signals feverish pace of AI investment with multibillion-dollar backings from Nvidia, Amazon and more

The Guardian - US · Feb 27

ChatGPT maker OpenAI receives groundbreaking $110bn investment from tech giants

Founder Sam Altman revealed ChatGPT's considerable reach, boasting over 900 million weekly active users and more than 50 million consumer subscribers

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Sam Altman Casts Doubt on Space-Based Data Centers, But This 1 Hot Stock Is Determined to Make Them a Reality

While OpenAI’s CEO remains skeptical about space-based data centers, this stock is boldly betting that the future of AI infrastructure lies in orbit.

Barchart · Feb 27

Sam Altman says OpenAI shares Anthropic's red lines in Pentagon fight

But he still wants a Pentagon deal.

Axios · Feb 27

Artificially aged Musk, Bezos and Altman appear in ad predicting dystopian AI future

An AI advert featuring older versions of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman has given a scary glimpse into the potential future.

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Sam Altman says plans for data centers in space are 'ridiculous' — is this the start of a new war of words with Elon Musk?

Sam Altman dismisses current plans for orbital data centers, citing high launch costs, hardware fragility, and infrastructure limitations.

TechRadar · Feb 25