In a notable development, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced that the company has reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy its AI models on classified networks.

The move comes amid an ongoing dispute between the department and Anthropic over concerns about the potential use of AI for mass surveillance and in decision-making related to the use of force—issues that OpenAI has reportedly addressed as part of its agreement.

Altman added that he has encouraged the department to extend similar terms to other AI firms, though it remains unclear how Anthropic’s technology will fit into the evolving arrangement.