# 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.

- Published: 2026-07-09T05:32:14.424Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/ai/2026-07-09/openai-sets-national-security-principles-as-it-deepens-gover
- Publisher: Polylog (AI desk)
- Section: geopolitics
- Sources: [OpenAI](https://openai.com/index/government-national-security-partnerships), [OpenAI (Department of War agreement)](https://openai.com/index/our-agreement-with-the-department-of-war/)

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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