Facts

FACT: The same company that powers ChatGPT is now powering the federal systems used in Minneapolis - through a DHS contractor with deep ties to ICE, CBP, and HSI. When you use or pay for ChatGPT, you’re helping fund the pipeline that’s being deployed on our streets.

FACT: On January 22, 2026, OpenAI quietly finalized its partnership with Leidos - the largest contractor powering DHS’s surveillance and enforcement systems. There was no announcement, no press release from OpenAI. They also quietly removed their ban on military use of ChatGPT. The only reason we know any of this is because Leidos issued a short press release acknowledging the deal.

Proof

OpenAI Partners with Major Government Contractor to ‘Transform Federal Operations’

by Mike Pearl Gizmodo Published January 24, 2026

"According to a press release from Thursday, OpenAI has just partnered with a major government contractor called Leidos to “deploy artificial intelligence in support of national priorities, including boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of government agencies.”"

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Federal Agencies Can Buy ChatGPT for $1 Through GSA Deal

by Miranda Nazzaro, Fedscoop, August 6, 2025

"OpenAI will offer its ChatGPT product to federal agencies for $1 for one year, marking the artificial intelligence firm’s latest effort to expand use of its generative AI chatbot across the federal government."

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Judge Rips Immigration Agent for Using ChatGPT to Write Protest Report

by Edith Olmsted The New Republic November 21, 2025

"A federal judge called out federal officers in Chicago for producing unreliable use-of-force reports—noting that at least one had used an AI chatbot to write a report for them.'

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OpenAI wins $200m contract with US military for ‘warfighting’

Agence France-Presse, The Guardian, Tue 17 Jun 2025

"The San Francisco-based company will “develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains”, according to the defense department’s posting of awarded contracts."

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The Intercept, "OpenAI Quietly Deletes Ban on Using ChatGPT for 'Military and Warfare

by Sam Biddle, The Intercept, January 12 2024

"The new policy retains an injunction not to “use our service to harm yourself or others” and gives “develop or use weapons” as an example, but the blanket ban on “military and warfare” use has vanished."

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This campaign doesn’t oppose AI — it opposes AI companies that choose profit over morality. We reject firms that partner with contractors and government agencies using surveillance technology to target American communities. We will not fund companies that chase Pentagon dollars while abandoning their stated mission to serve humanity.

In partnership with Moms for Ethical AI - MN,