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technology16 days ago•6 min saved

Judge Questions Pentagon’s Move to Cripple Anthropic Over AI in Military Use

A U.S. district judge questioned the DoD’s designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, suggesting the move may be retaliation for Anthropic pushing limits on military use of its Claude AI and could violate the First Amendment; Anthropic seeks a temporary injunction as it challenges the designation in two federal suits, while DoD defends the action as necessary for national security and works to replace Anthropic tech with rivals.

via WIRED|

#anthropic #claude-ai #dod

defense17 days ago•5 min saved

Pentagon staff under pressure as Middle East conflict widens

DoD workers report mounting strain from staffing cuts, ongoing restructuring, and a widening Middle East conflict, with higher tempo and shifting duties squeezing missions and eroding morale and trust in leadership. A March 2026 Federal News Network pulse poll of 141 DoD employees found stress and anxiety rising, though impact varies by unit as realignments and budget cuts threaten execution if the war persists.

via Federal News Network|

#defense #dod #iran

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Tech Giants rally to defend Anthropic in DoD labeling feud

Google, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft have joined Anthropic’s lawsuit against the Defense Department’s decision to label Anthropic a “supply chain risk,” arguing the action and related pressure on its customers infringe on free speech and could chill innovation. A joint amicus brief from the Chamber of Progress and other tech groups, alongside briefs from OpenAI/Google employees and dozens of former military officials, warned the government’s stance could have broad negative consequences for the tech sector. Meta did not participate. Anthropic contends the DoD’s move amounts to retaliation for its public stance on AI use; the DoD and Justice Department did not fully deny pressuring customers, and Anthropic plans to sue the Pentagon, highlighting the tension between national security concerns and speech rights in AI policy.

via BBC|

#ai-policy #anthropic #big-tech

technology1 month ago•16 min saved

OpenAI’s Pentagon Pact Faces Skepticism Over Surveillance Safeguards

The Intercept questions OpenAI’s claim that a new Pentagon contract bars domestic mass surveillance and the use of AI for autonomous weapons, noting the contract language hasn’t been released and experts doubt the safeguards will actually prevent NSA or other surveillance. Critics warn vague terms like “intentionally” and “deliberate” could still enable dragnet data collection, calling for full contract disclosure and greater scrutiny of OpenAI’s statements and affiliations in the deal.

via The Intercept|

#autonomous-weapons #contract-transparency #dod

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Anthropic’s Pentagon Showdown Highlights AI’s Dual-Use Dilemma

Anthropic, once a quiet AI-safety upstart, finds itself at the center of a high-stakes clash with the DoD after resisting broader safety restrictions on Claude for domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons; the Pentagon labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk and pressed contractors to sever ties, a move that coincided with OpenAI striking its own DoD deal and sparked debate over dual-use AI, accountability, and regulation as Anthropic weighs court challenges and keeps negotiating.

via The Guardian|

#ai-safety #anthropic #autonomous-weapons

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

OpenAI hardware chief resigns over Pentagon cloud deal and governance concerns

Caitlin Kalinowski, who oversaw OpenAI's hardware, resigns citing concerns about the company's deal to deploy AI models on the Pentagon's classified cloud, saying the governance and guardrails were not adequately considered; OpenAI says safeguards exist and reiterates red lines against domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, noting Kalinowski joined OpenAI in 2024 after leading AR hardware at Meta.

via CNBC|

#ai-governance #dod #openai

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Anthropic and the Pentagon Restart AI-Use Talks After Data-Use Dispute

After a breakdown that saw the Trump administration push agencies to stop using Anthropic’s tools and threaten to designate the company a supply-chain risk, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is re-engaging with the DoD to firm terms for Pentagon access to Claude. The talks focus on safeguards against domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, with Amodei noting the negotiators wanted to drop language on 'analysis of bulk acquired data' to reach a deal. OpenAI’s parallel DoD agreement has added pressure, highlighting AI-safety concerns as Washington weighs how to govern military use of these models. A new deal could allow continued Pentagon use of Anthropic’s technology under revised safeguards.

via CNBC|

#ai-safety #anthropic #claude

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

OpenAI walks back Pentagon AI deal after Altman calls it sloppy

OpenAI is amending its hastily arranged AI contract with the Pentagon after Sam Altman admitted the deal looked opportunistic and sloppy, pledging safeguards to bar domestic mass surveillance and reductions in use by defense agencies; the controversy follows employee and public outcry and broader scrutiny as other agencies move to halt use of Anthropic’s AI products.

via The Guardian|

#anthropic #artificial-intelligence #dod

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

OpenAI inks Pentagon deal as Anthropic faces Trump-era crackdown

OpenAI announced an agreement with the Defense Department to deploy its AI models on the DoD’s classified network under safety terms, a move that follows the Trump administration’s designation of Anthropic as a supply‑chain risk and its directive to halt using Anthropic’s tech. Anthropic plans a court challenge, while OpenAI emphasizes its safety safeguards and urges similar terms for all AI firms.

via CNBC|

#ai-safety #anthropic #dod

defense1 month ago•3 min saved

Pentagon Downs CBP Drone Over Texas Border With Laser

The Defense Department says it used counter-UAS authorities to shoot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone with a laser near Fort Hancock, Texas; a temporary FAA flight restriction was issued around the area, no commercial aircraft were affected, and lawmakers criticized the apparent lack of coordination between agencies.

via CBS News|

#border #counter-uas #defense

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Anthropic’s brinkmanship with the Pentagon over broad military AI use

Anthropic is in a high-stakes clash with the Pentagon over an “any lawful use” clause that could authorize DoD deployment of Claude for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. A threat to label Anthropic a “supply chain risk” could end its DoD contract and force military contractors to drop its tech, reshaping defense AI. Negotiations, led by DoD CTO Emil Michael, center on DoD’s push for speed and expansive usage versus Anthropic’s red lines—no autonomous weapons or broad domestic surveillance—while other AI firms renegotiated contracts. If DoD moves against Anthropic, Claude’s unique status on classified networks could leave the Pentagon exposed to single-source risk.

via The Verge|

#ai #anthropic #claude

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Sen. Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Retaliation for Political Speech

Sen. Mark Kelly filed a federal lawsuit against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging punitive actions tied to his participation in a Democratic video to U.S. troops violated the Constitution, including the Speech or Debate Clause and due‑process protections; the suit also names the Navy Department. The Pentagon has not commented on ongoing litigation, and Hegseth had announced a plan to cut Kelly’s retired pay amid the dispute.

via CNBC|

#dod #mark-kelly #military-retirement-pay

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Grok AI Set to Power Pentagon Networks, DoD Announces

The DoD plans to deploy Elon Musk’s Grok AI across all Pentagon unclassified and classified networks later this month as part of an expansive AI acceleration strategy, joining other major vendors under GenAI.mil; the move underscores a push for data-sharing across services, even as Grok faces ongoing image-generation controversies and regulatory blocks in several countries.

via The Guardian|

#ai #controversy #dod

world5 months ago•1 min saved

US Military Conducts Multiple Naval Strikes with Unclear Outcomes

The Department of Defense has conducted at least 14 strikes against boats suspected of drug smuggling, primarily transporting cocaine, but officials cannot confirm the identities of those killed, raising concerns about oversight and effectiveness among lawmakers.

via Politico|

#dod #drug-smuggling #fentanyl

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Anonymous $130M Donation Supports U.S. Troops Amid Shutdown

The Department of Defense accepted an anonymous $130 million donation to help cover troop salaries and benefits, following a period of withheld pay due to political disagreements. The donation is intended for military pay support, but details on its allocation are unclear, and it faces regulatory scrutiny due to its size and donor origin.

via Politico|

#dod #donation #funding