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OpenAI to Run Its Models on Pentagon Classified Network

Feb 28th 2026

OpenAI announced a deal to host its models on the Pentagon’s classified network and said it would uphold safety limits on domestic surveillance and autonomous use of force, though key deployment details remain undisclosed.

  • OpenAI said it has agreed to deploy its AI models inside the Pentagon’s classified network, the company announced February 28, 2026.
  • CEO Sam Altman wrote on X that OpenAI maintains prohibitions on domestic mass surveillance and requires human responsibility for use of force, including for autonomous weapons.
  • The announcement did not specify which models will be used, the precise capabilities involved, or the timeline and contractual terms of the deployment.
  • The deal represents a rare formal deployment of a major commercial AI vendor into US defense classified systems, raising questions about oversight and operational scope.

Sources

bloomberg.com