OpenAI changing deal with U.S. military after backlash

OpenAI has modified its agreement with the U.S. military following significant public backlash, just hours after the Trump administration terminated its partnership with Anthropic over similar disputes regarding artificial intelligence use in defense applications. The tech company, which had initially secured a deal with the Pentagon for AI-powered cybersecurity tools, now appears to be scaling back certain aspects of the collaboration in response to criticism from employees and advocacy groups concerned about the ethical implications of military AI deployment. The reversal comes amid growing tensions between Silicon Valley and the U.S. government over the appropriate boundaries for artificial intelligence applications in military contexts. According to Bloomberg reporter Katrina Manson, the modified terms reportedly exclude certain controversial applications while maintaining collaboration in less contentious areas like cybersecurity and intelligence analysis, reflecting a delicate balancing act for OpenAI as it seeks to maintain government partnerships while addressing ethical concerns.