PANews reported on February 28th that, according to Axios , over 200 employees from Google and OpenAI have signed an open letter urging the two companies to follow Anthropic's example and commit not to use their advanced AI technology for domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons in the United States. The letter states that the Pentagon is negotiating with Google and OpenAI to obtain usage rights that Anthropic has already refused, and is attempting to sow discord between the companies. The letter demands that the management of both companies set aside their differences and reach a unified position on drawing "red lines" regarding government military and surveillance uses. Signatures are currently available anonymously and must be verified.