OpenAI Embeds Staff To Secure Defense Contracts
OpenAI has embedded national-security insiders and revised its usage policy since January 2024 to permit military use, and reportedly secured a $200 million Department of Defense contract in March 2026. The company recruited over a dozen former defense and White House officials — including Gen. Paul Nakasone and Katrina Mulligan — and partnered with Anduril, signaling a strategic pivot toward defense revenue and raising ethical and governance concerns.
Scoring Rationale
High score reflects significant investigative revelations about OpenAI's defense pivot, broad industry impact, and practical governance implications. Score is modestly reduced for reliance on investigative reporting and some unverified claims; article is current (published April 5, 2026).
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- Read OriginalOpenAI Is Bleeding Cash. Its Solution? Military Contracts.jacobin.com
