OpenAI has reached an agreement with the US Department of Defense to start using its AI models on the Pentagon’s classified military networks. Company CEO Sam Altman, in the agreement announced on X on Friday night, emphasized the ministry’s respect for security and his readiness to work within company boundaries. This development occurred hours after the White House ordered an immediate halt to rival firm Anthropic’s technology in federal agencies (February 28, 2026).
Source: Defense Secretary Pete HegsethTechnical Details of the OpenAI Pentagon Agreement
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled Anthropic a “National Security Supply Chain Risk” and demanded that defense contractors document they are not using these models. Anthropic was the first AI lab to deploy its models in the Pentagon’s classified environment via a $200 million contract signed in July. Negotiations collapsed when the company demanded guarantees against autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance.
Anthropic Ban and OpenAI’s Restrictions
Anthropic announced it will challenge the decision in court. OpenAI stated it has included similar restrictions in the agreement, prohibiting domestic surveillance and unmanned force usage. Criticisms surged on X after the agreement; some users accused OpenAI of betraying its past principles.
Source: Sreemoy TalukdarALT Token: Current Price and Technical Indicators
These AI developments are impacting AI-focused crypto tokens, as examined on our ALT detailed analysis page. ALT price at $0.01 level, with 24h -6.36% drop. RSI 31.53 (oversold), trend downward, Supertrend giving bearish signal. EMA 20: $0.0081.
| Level | Price | Score | Distance | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | $0.0069 | 79/100 (Strong) | -2.40% | Fibo 0.000, Donchian Lower |
| S2 | $0.0065 | 55/100 (Medium) | -8.06% | S1, Keltner Lo |
| R1 | $0.0080 | 66/100 (Strong) | +13.15% | Prev Day High, EMA 20 |
| R2 | $0.0179 | 60/100 (Strong) | +153.18% | VWAP, Fibo 1.000 |
Pentagon News Increases ALT Investor Risks
Ethical debates are pressuring projects like ALT. While Mt.Gox payments drag the market down, BTC PERP rose 8.40% recovering from $62,401. UAE’s $272 billion bank is shifting to crypto assets, but ALT may remain in downtrend. ALT futures volume is rising.
BTC and WLD Comparison: Why is ALT Lagging?
- BTC: Weekly positive candle, PERP recovery.
- WLD: Benefiting from AI hype.
- ALT: Low RSI, oversold opportunity signal in ALT spot analysis.
Expert opinion: Military AI agreements create regulatory risk; if ALT breaks R1 $0.0080, a 13% jump is possible.
Source: https://en.coinotag.com/did-the-openai-pentagon-agreement-drop-the-alt-price
