Pentagon reaches deal with OpenAI amid Anthropic beef

The Pentagon has reached a deal with OpenAI to deploy its AI models on the military’s classified network. The agreement follows pressure from the Trump administration for agencies to cease using Anthropic’s AI systems.

The move marks a shift in AI tool deployment within national security, aligning Pentagon capabilities with OpenAI’s technology for sensitive operations and data handling.

Officials indicate the arrangement includes security and compliance measures to ensure proper use of the models on classified networks and to safeguard national security interests.