Chatbot War: Anthropic's Claude Surpasses ChatGPT After OpenAI's Deal with the Pentagon Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, admitted that the speed at which the company signed a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense was "opportunistic and careless." This statement comes amid the growing rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic, especially following the recent conflict between the Pentagon and Anthropic, a major competitor in the artificial intelligence sector. Through the social network X, Altman stated that OpenAI is reviewing the agreement to "introduce modifications and clarify our principles," emphasizing that its technology will not be used for domestic surveillance of U.S. citizens nor made available to agencies like the NSA. The announcement came shortly after the deal for the Pentagon to use OpenAI's AI models on its classified network was made public, right after Anthropic demanded that its technology not be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Altman's unusual self-criticism coincided with the rise of Anthropic's main app to the top spot in Apple downloads, reflecting the support the company has received during its dispute with the Pentagon. Altman and Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, have had public disagreements over the responsible development of AI. Competition intensified this year, especially after the success of Claude Code, Anthropic's suite that has surpassed OpenAI's Codex in adoption. In its latest communication, OpenAI expressed disagreement with the Department of Defense's decision to blacklist Anthropic and announced an internal meeting to address employee concerns. Anthropic reiterated that its products will not be used for surveillance or the development of autonomous weapons, reaffirming its stance after being blacklisted by the Pentagon. Hours later, OpenAI announced its own deal with the Department of Defense. OpenAI stated that it will add clauses to the agreement to prevent the use of its technology in domestic surveillance. "There are many areas where the technology is still not ready and we do not fully understand the security risks," Altman acknowledged. The OpenAI CEO admitted that the company acted too hastily: "We should not have rushed to announce this on Friday. These are complex issues that require clear communication." Altman described the situation as a "valuable lesson" for the company, which faces critical decisions in the future. Source: businessinsider.es