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OpenAI's Altman admits defense deal 'looked opportunistic and sloppy' amid backlash
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly acknowledged that a recently announced defense deal appeared 'opportunistic and sloppy,' responding to backlash from critics and observers. The admission highlights growing scrutiny over OpenAI's expanding relationships with military and government clients, a significant shift from the company's earlier stated principles around avoiding weapons-related applications. The controversy reflects broader tensions in the AI industry over the ethics of developing artificia