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OpenAI amends US defense contract that CEO deems 'rushed' in retrospect

( March 3, 2026, 02:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X that his company negotiated new conditions with the US Department of Defense, which the Trump administration calls the Department of War. The agreement prohibits "deliberate tracking, surveillance, or monitoring of U.S. persons or nationals," according to Altman's post. "One thing I think I did wrong: we shouldn't have rushed to get this out on Friday," the post states. "The issues are super complex, and demand clear communication."Statement follows below:...

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