Pete Hegseth & OpenAI
22 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
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Regulatory
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, ordered the United States — United States Department of Defense to bar contractors from commercial activity with Anthropic and set a six-month period for the transition of AI services to another provider.
OpenAI: OpenAI announced a deal to replace Anthropic with ChatGPT in classified military environments, intensifying its rivalry with Anthropic. Its CEO, Sam Altman, later expressed regret for the rushed deal.
Feb 28, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, is a key proponent of rapidly evolving the military through AI, clashing with Anthropic over safety measures and accusing them of endangering national security.
OpenAI: OpenAI is mentioned as a rival to Anthropic that United States — The Pentagon is turning to for AI technology, potentially benefiting from the dispute.
May 31, 2026 · 36 articles
Domestic
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth>>>, the Defense Secretary, attended a White House meeting with Donald Trump>>> to discuss the AI executive order.
OpenAI: OpenAI>>>, a leading AI developer, is expected to voluntarily submit its models for government review under the new executive order. Its CEO, Sam Altman, praised the order for balancing innovation and safety.
May 20, 2026 · 81 articles
Domestic
Pete Hegseth: As Secretary of War, emphasized Gold Eagle as vanguard of America's cyber defense.
OpenAI: Previously asked by the United States — White House to delay broader release of a model; not directly involved in Gold Eagle.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
unfocused
Pete Hegseth: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies of Washington's commitment to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past comments about China.
OpenAI: OpenAI is a rival to Anthropic in the race to public markets, though Anthropic is currently ahead.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, is pushing for rapid AI integration in the U.S. military and has clashed with Anthropic over safety concerns.
OpenAI: OpenAI has filed confidential SEC paperwork for an IPO, indicating a potential Wall Street debut and significant growth in the AI sector.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary Hegseth designated Anthropic a supply chain risk, restricting its use in Pentagon work.
OpenAI: OpenAI signed an agreement with the Pentagon to provide AI tools on classified networks, expanding its government business.
Jul 28, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: As Defense Secretary, Hegseth has testified on war costs and requested additional funding, facing criticism over the conflict's management.
OpenAI: SoftBank is a key investor in OpenAI.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
Business
Pete Hegseth: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies of Washington's commitment to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past comments about China.
May 26, 2026 · 9 articles
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