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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Updates Pentagon Agreement to Limit Mass Surveillance

The Wire·March 3, 2026

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced revisions to the company's agreement with the Pentagon aimed at addressing concerns about mass domestic surveillance. The updated terms emphasize human responsibility for the use of force and seek to prevent autonomous weapon systems from operating without oversight. This move reflects the delicate balance AI companies must maintain between innovation and ethical considerations in defense applications.