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OpenAI Secures Pentagon Contract Amid Concerns Over Surveillance and Autonomous Weapons

OpenAI claims it has strict safeguards, but critics say the company is asking the public to trust the government's word.

I tried to break ChatGPT-5.4 with 7 prompts — here's what happened

OpenAI's latest model offers major upgrades

Photonic Chips Boost Real-Time Learning in Neural Nets

New chips enable fast, energy-efficient, and compact computation for reinforcement learning tasks.

Anthropic CEO apologizes for 'tone' in leaked memo criticizing Trump administration

Dario Amodei says the message does not reflect his 'careful or considered views' on the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI firm as a supply chain risk.

Pentagon declares Anthropic a national security risk

AI company says it will challenge the designation in court

Anthropic CEO Vows to Fight Pentagon's Risk Designation

Insists 'vast majority' of customers won't be affected by the supply chain risk label.

Pentagon Deems Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk

The Defense Department restricts use of Anthropic's AI tools by military contractors.

Pentagon Labels Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk After CEO's Criticism

The move comes just days after Anthropic's CEO accused rival OpenAI and the Pentagon of "straight up lies" about the company's dispute with the government.

US Deploys AI in War with Iran

New technologies aim to help humans "make smarter decisions faster" in military operations.

Anthropic Back in Talks with Pentagon After CEO's Criticism

Discussions resume days after Anthropic CEO accused Pentagon of 'mendacious' messaging and refusing 'dictator-style praise' of Trump

Anthropic and Pentagon Back at Negotiating Table After Breakdown

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reportedly in talks with DoD's Emil Michael to reach new agreement on use of AI tools

OpenAI Secures Pentagon Deal as Anthropic Sidelined Over AI Safety Concerns

The race for AI dominance in government intensifies, with OpenAI and xAI emerging as key players

Anthropic Refuses Pentagon's AI Demands, Sparking Standoff

The company's stance on autonomous weapons and surveillance raises national security concerns.

OpenAI amends Pentagon deal to clarify no domestic surveillance

ChatGPT maker says it's working to 'de-escalate' tensions with rival Anthropic over AI contracts

ZwillGen and LuminosAI Launch Automated AI Governance Package

Offering Combines Custom Legal Advice from Leading Law Firm with an Automated AI Governance Platform

Pentagon Cancels Contract with AI Firm Anthropic Over Military Use Concerns

Defense Secretary cites national security risks in terminating partnership with rising tech company

Palantir CEO Warns Tech Firms: Cooperate with Government or Face Nationalization

Karp's comments at a16z summit spark controversy over tech industry's relationship with government

OpenAI CEO Stands By Pentagon Deal Despite Backlash

Altman says the partnership is 'painful' but necessary for AI competitiveness.

OpenAI CEO Apologizes for 'Opportunistic' Department of War Deal

Sam Altman says OpenAI 'shouldn't have rushed' contract, announces revisions to address surveillance concerns

Anthropic CEO Calls Pentagon's Supply Chain Risk Designation "Retaliatory and Punitive"

Anthropic refused to grant the military unrestricted access to its AI model, citing concerns over mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.