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Anthropic CEO Criticizes OpenAI's Military Deal Messaging
Tensions in the AI industry over military contracts have spilled into public view. Dario Amodei, CEO of rival AI company Anthropic, has reportedly called OpenAI's messaging around its Pentagon deal 'straight up lies.' The criticism highlights a stark divergence in corporate policy. Anthropic previously walked away from a Pentagon contract due to AI safety and ethical concerns. OpenAI, after initially having similar restrictions, later secured an agreement with the Department of Defense. Amodei's
