Morning Edition · Thursday, July 9, 2026
OpenAI Sets National-Security Principles as It Deepens Government and Defense Work
The framework accompanies a $200 million Department of War contract and deployments across the national labs, with OpenAI saying it will not remove technical safeguards for military performance.
OpenAI published principles for its government and national-security partnerships, covering responsible use, democratic accountability, and public safety. The framework formalizes an expanding footprint. OpenAI's work with the national labo…
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