Sam Altman stated that agreements with the defense department will be revised to limit the use of domestic surveillance.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman forwarded an internal memo stating that the company is negotiating with the U.S. Department of Defense to revise agreements, clarifying that AI systems cannot be intentionally used for domestic surveillance of U.S. citizens and nationals, and prohibiting the tracking or surveillance of personally identifiable information acquired through commercial means. The memo noted that the Department of Defense confirmed the services would not be used by intelligence agencies, and that any such services would require contract modifications. Altman stated that the company will participate in policy discussions through democratic processes and will refuse to implement any directives deemed unconstitutional. He added that some technologies are still immature and that the company will work with relevant departments to gradually improve security mechanisms.