Altman says he hopes the agreement will “de-escalate” tensions between the government and the AI industry. But critics questioned whether OpenAI’s deal safeguards people from mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.

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.