What began as a policy discussion about the risks of AI in warfare has escalated into a high-stakes standoff involving the Trump administration, the Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic.

The Pentagon clash with Anthropic and Friday's severe response from Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth highlights a growing war over who controls military AI.

From mass uninstalls to a 775% spike in one-star reviews, OpenAI's Pentagon deal has triggered a revolt among ChatGPT users.

Defense chief Pete Hegseth has threatened to force the company to lift guardrails against greater military use of AI.

The actions mark an extraordinary rebuke against one of the premier companies that has kept the US in the lead on national security-critical AI.

The move follows public scrutiny over OpenAI’s decision last week to deploy its models on the DoW’s classified networks and escalating tensions between the Pentagon and rival AI firm Anthropic over similar surveillance concerns.

A very public contract dispute exposes the ethical debate over how the U.S. military should use AI going forward. Anthropic vs. the Pentagon and what it means for U.S. citizens.

Altman admitted in an “Ask Me Anything” session on social media platform X on Saturday night that its deal with the Pentagon “was definitely rushed.”