Pentagon Approves Safety Guidelines for AI Development After Ditching Anthropic Partner
February 28, 2026 • Google News World
Pentagon Approves OpenAI Safety Guidelines Following Anthropic Ban
The US Department of Defense has approved safety guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) developed by OpenAI, following a ban on another AI company, Anthropic. The Pentagon had previously announced its intention to stop using Anthropic’s technology due to concerns over its safety and security.
OpenAI has since struck a deal with the Pentagon to provide its AI services for classified systems. This agreement follows hours after the Trump administration banned Anthropic from working with the government.
The terms of the OpenAI-Pentagon agreement have not been made public, but it is understood that the company’s AI technology will be used in various defense applications. The deal marks a significant development in the use of AI in the US military.
In related news, xAI, an AI subsidiary of Elon Musk’s company, has also reached a deal with the Pentagon to provide its Grok AI platform for classified systems. This agreement was announced earlier today.
The ban on Anthropic and the subsequent deals between OpenAI and the Pentagon are part of a broader effort by the US government to ensure the safe and secure use of AI technology in defense applications.
Source: Google News World