Sam Altman admits rushed OpenAI's deal with Pentagon ‘looked opportunistic, sloppy’; issues clarification after backlash

March 3, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that the company's recent deal with the Pentagon was announced in a rushed manner that appeared 'opportunistic and sloppy.' This admission follows a backlash from users, resulting in many cancelling their subscriptions to OpenAI services, as the agreement involves deploying AI models in classified networks amidst ongoing concerns over military use and surveillance.

Sam Altman admits rushed OpenAI's deal with Pentagon ‘looked opportunistic, sloppy’; issues clarification after backlash

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Key Highlights

Sam Altman admitted the Pentagon deal announcement appeared opportunistic.
Many users cancelled their OpenAI subscriptions in reaction to the news.
The deal involves deploying AI models in classified networks for the Pentagon.
Concerns include the use of AI for autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.
Altman plans to amend the language of the deal to emphasize restrictions.

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Sam Altman admits rushed OpenAI's deal with Pentagon ‘looked opportunistic, sloppy’; issues clarification after backlash

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