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Sam Altman admits OpenAI can’t control Pentagon’s use of AI

The GuardianPublished Mar 4, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that his company cannot regulate how the Pentagon applies AI technologies, highlighting challenges in controlling military use of AI. This admission underscores the limits of OpenAI's influence over external AI deployments.

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