The deal comes as rival Anthropic is locked in a more contentious standoff with U.S. defense officials.

Anthropic was the first AI developer to be used in classified operations by the US Defense Department.

Anthropic has just hours to decide whether it will accede to the Defense Department's demands that it be able to use the company's AI models how it sees fit.

The Department of War has given Anthropic until 5 p.m. Friday to remove restrictions on how the military can use its AI, or face being labeled a national security threat.

Anthropic faces a 5 p.m. EST deadline to comply with the Pentagon and allow it to use the company's artificial intelligence system without restraint.

Altman said OpenAI shares Anthropic's red lines when it comes to use of its models, according to a memo he shared with employees.

The OpenAI leader, and much of the tech industry, is throwing support behind Anthropic.

Hours after its competitor was punished, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that his company struck a deal with the Pentagon to supply its AI to classified military networks.

The deal comes as rival Anthropic is locked in a more contentious standoff with U.S. defense officials.

"In all of our interactions, the DoW displayed a deep respect for safety and a desire to partner to achieve the best possible outcome," Altman said in a post on X.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on X that his company has come to terms with the Defense Department for use of its models.

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