Sam Altman admits OpenAI can’t control Pentagon’s use of AI
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Source: The Guardian TechnologyMarch 4, 2026
Summary
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that his company cannot control how the U.S. Pentagon uses OpenAI's AI products for military operations, stating that OpenAI does not have authority over operational decisions. This admission comes as the military's use of AI in warfare faces growing criticism, and OpenAI employees express ethical concerns about how their technology might be deployed.
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Attack SophisticationModerate
Impact (CIA+S)
safety
Affected Vendors
OpenAI
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Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/04/sam-altman-openai-pentagon
First tracked: March 5, 2026 at 07:00 AM
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