# OpenAI Steals $200M Contract in Anthropic vs. Pentagon Battle

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Podcast: [No Priors AI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-priors-ai)
Published: 2026-03-02T16:43:07+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we explore the high-stakes confrontation between Anthropic and the US Department of Defense, detailing Anthropic's red lines for AI usage and the Pentagon's subsequent blacklisting. We also discuss how OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, stepped in to secure a canceled Department of Defense contract from Anthropic, raising questions about AI ethics, government control, and the future of AI in national security. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conflict 01:51 Anthropic's Red Lines 03:41 Pentagon's Stance and Risks 04:55 Anthropic Blacklisted, OpenAI Steps In 07:44 Deployment Differences and Public Reaction 08:58 Strategic Implications and Future Outlook Links Get the top 40+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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