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How AI firm Anthropic wound up in the Pentagon’s crosshairs

Standoff with DoD over Claude chatbot reignites debate over how AI will be used in war – and who will be held accountable

The Guardian - US

Sam Altman Confirms OpenAI Technology Deployment Inside Pentagon Systems

Sam Altman has transferred operational control of OpenAI to the Pentagon, marking a significant shift in AI governance and sparking internal and public debate.

International Business Times UK

Don’t bet that the Pentagon – or Anthropic – is acting in the public interest

The lesson here isn’t that one AI company is more ethical than another. It’s that we must renovate our democratic structures

The Guardian - US

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Anthropic vs. White House puts $60 billion at risk

Anthropic has been at the heart of America's business narrative this year, but now it's under siege from its own government.

Axios

Military Moms Fight for Safe Housing

Families battle to hold a Texas housing empire accountable.

Texas Observer

Senator blasts Trump and Hegseth for ‘extorting’ Anthropic to push their authoritarian AI agenda

She defended Anthropic’s defense and is unhappy with the DOD and Trump’s retaliation for not getting their way.

We Got This Covered

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon following Claude blacklisting — Anthropic to challenge supply chain risk designation in court

Altman’s announcement came not long after President Trump “ordered” every federal agency to immediately stop using Anthropic's technology.

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Pentagon's Laser Brings Down Its Own Border Drone in Texas, Leaving Lawmakers With 'Heads Exploding'

A US military laser system mistakenly shot down a government drone near the Texas-Mexico border, highlighting coordination issues between federal agencies.

International Business Times UK

Anthropic CEO Refuses Pentagon Demands To Remove Safeguards on Military AI

Dario Amodei penned a public letter explaining the danger of the Defense Department's request to remove certain constraints from Claude, and refusing them outright.

Reason

Claude won't be allowed to engage in mass surveillance or power fully autonomous weapons — Anthropic refuses to lower AI guardrails for the Pentagon

Anthropic CEO has pushed back strongly against the Pentagon's requests to remove AI guardrails from Claude. Anthropic takes a concrete stance against mass surveillance and autonomous killing machines, arguing that the former is undemocratic, while frontier AI is not ready for the latter.

Tom’s Hardware

US Military Accidentally Shooting Down Own Drone Leaves Lawmakers Irate: 'Heads Are Exploding'

The U.S. Military accidentally shot down a border patrol drone using a laser weapon, highlighting an apparent lack of coordination between federal government agencies.

International Business Times

‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei draws a line in the sand in standoff with US government

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has made clear the boundaries of the Pentagon's use for Claude, and the ball is now in Pete Hegseth's court.

TechRadar

‘Incompetence’: Trump admin fries its own $17 million drone with laser, Dems slam poorly trained operators

Oopsie! Well, that's only the cost of one elementary school.

We Got This Covered

Anthropic v the US military: what this public feud says about the use of AI in warfare

The very public feud between the US Department of Defense (also known these days as the Department of War) and its AI technology supplier Anthropic is unusual for pitting state might against corporate power. In the military space, at least, these are usually cosy bedfellows.

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The Guardian - US

US military leaders pressure Anthropic to bend Claude safeguards

Anthropic presents itself as most safety-forward AI firm and Pentagon has threatened penalties if it does not yield

Roll Call

Senate aviation safety bill rejected by House

A day after the Pentagon voiced opposition, a Senate bill written to respond to the fatal 2025 Potomac River crash fell short in the House.

Fortune

Trump team livid about Dario Amodei's principled stand to keep the Defense Department from using his AI tools for warlike purposes

Anthropic might lose its $200 million Defense Department contract after the company questioned how its AI model was used during the Maduro raid.

Reason

Security Clearance Denied for Past Child Porn Downloading; Hearing Officer Unmoved by Claims That Behavior Stemmed from Since-Resolved Gender Dysphoria

"Applicant believed she was pre-adolescent or during adolescence when she was downloading images of children on her computer in 2013 to 2014 even though she was chronologically about 30 years old."

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TechRadar

'Oura’s long‑term vision is to help shift health systems' — Oura's chief medical officer tells us how it's using smart rings to shape US legislation

Oura is using its smart rings to help shape US health legislation – here's everything you need to know.

Barchart

As Oracle Lands a New Air Force Win, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold ORCL Stock?

Oracle has won a fresh Air Force contract worth $88 million.

Space

Gladys West, GPS pioneer and one of NASA's famed 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 95

West's work on modeling the Earth's shape assisted with the development of GPS, today used by an estimated 4 billion people.

The Mary Sue

Woman gets influenced to finally buy the Oura Ring. Soon after, she throws it in the trash: ‘Worst purchase I have ever made in my life’

A woman bought an Oura ring, only to regret the decision once she had it in her hand. The reason why? The battery died after only six hours, and despite requesting a refund or return for the bug, the company refused to comply.

Kiplinger

Your Guide to Financial Stability as a Military Spouse, Courtesy of a Financial Planner

These practical resources and benefits can help military spouses with managing a budget, tax and retirement planning, as well as supporting their own career

MarketBeat

3 Rare Earth Stocks to Watch Following Washington’s Latest Trade Moves

Rare earth stocks were hit by volatility following trade-related news but remain on track to see higher share prices in 2026 as rebounds gain momentum.

Axios

Trump's "Department of War" rebrand could cost $125 million

The CBO cautioned its estimate is "uncertain," however, because the Pentagon declined to share info.

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