Exclusive | Anthropic president takes aim at OpenAI over Pentagon deal, questions rival's motives

Anthropic President Daniela Amodei questioned OpenAI’s motives for its Pentagon deal after Anthropic’s dispute with the administration over restrictions on military AI use. The report also describes Anthropic’s planned IPO and its disclosed first-half 2026 financial results.

• Daniela Amodei questioned whether OpenAI’s Pentagon agreement was principled or opportunistic in an interview with Walter Isaacson.· 1 source
• Anthropic refused to abandon restrictions on mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous lethal weapons, according to the report.· 1 source
• The report says Anthropic disclosed revenue exceeding $16 billion and a net loss of $80.7 million in the first half of 2026.· 1 source