<2> Sam Altman Answers Questions on X.com About Pentagon Deal, Threats to Anthropic
<3> OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman recently took to X.com to address questions and concerns surrounding the company’s deal with the US Department of War, as well as the threats posed to Anthropic, a rival AI lab.
<3> Background
<3> The Department of War had previously attempted to negotiate a deal with Anthropic, but the talks ultimately fell through. In response, the Department of War announced that it would stop using Anthropic’s technology and designate it a “Supply-Chain Risk to National Security.” This move was seen as a major blow to Anthropic.
<3> OpenAI’s Deal with the Department of War
<3> In an effort to de-escalate the situation, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman announced that the company would be signing a deal with the Department of War. The terms of the deal include a commitment to ensure that OpenAI’s technology is not used for domestic mass surveillance, and that the company will require “human responsibility” for the use of force in autonomous weapon systems.
<3> Questions and Answers
<3> During the Q&A session on X.com, Sam Altman addressed several