OpenAI, xAI, and Google Sign DoW Defense Agreements
March 3, 2026Posted by Federico Ulfo
Sama first seconded Dario, the next day signed a DoW agreement, pledging similar safeguards but agreeing to provide models for defense use under a $120M contract. That decision wasn't well received by the public and several OpenAI employees. So Sam had to do some damage control with his communication. xAI reportedly lifted restrictions to secure classified work — this comes with no surprises or consequences, since Elon Musk is already fighting public approval. Google has a similar situation, since they've been working with the Pentagon in the US and overseas, no changes in their alignment.
Sources: Sam comments