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The New York Times
MAR 1, 2026

At the Pentagon, OpenAI is In and Anthropic Is Out

Key Takeaways

  • Defense Policy Pivot OpenAI has updated its usage policies to permit military collaboration, signaling a significant strategic pivot toward securing high-value Pentagon contracts.

  • Anthropic's Divergence The episode highlights a growing divide in the AI sector, where OpenAI is aggressively integrating with government agencies while Anthropic maintains a more cautious, safety-first stance.

  • Geopolitical AI Competition The focus on defense integration underscores the transition of LLMs from enterprise tools to critical national security assets in the global technology race.

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Episode Description

It’s been a crazy 48 hours in the A.I. industry.

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