OpenAI and Anthropic Pursue Deals with US Government and Samsung

In early July 2026, two leading AI companies, OpenAI and Anthropic, were pursuing separate major deals. OpenAI proposed giving the US government a 5% ownership stake, a move reported by the Financial Times as part of a plan under President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Anthropic was in talks with Samsung to manufacture a custom AI chip, according to the Information.

These developments come as competition in the AI sector intensifies. A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is reportedly catching up with both Anthropic and OpenAI on performance. Additionally, emails revealed how Anthropic’s relationship with the Pentagon fell apart, adding context to its push for commercial partnerships.