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Pentagon Strikes AI Deals with Tech Giants

March 24, 2023

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Key Takeaways

Pentagon strikes AI deals with OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia.
Anthropic excluded due to supply-chain risk concerns.
Deals enable lawful operational use of AI systems.
Pentagon aims to become an AI-first fighting force.

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Strategic Implications

The Pentagon's AI deals may signal a significant shift towards leveraging AI in military operations, which could enhance its capabilities but also raises concerns about security and ethics. The exclusion of Anthropic suggests that the department is prioritizing security over potential benefits, which may indicate a cautious approach to adopting AI technologies.

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What Happened

Classified Agreements Exclude Anthropic Amid Security Concerns

The Pentagon has announced deals with several tech giants, including OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia, to use their AI tools in classified settings. The agreements aim to enable the lawful operational use of AI systems, with the goal of establishing the US military as an AI-first fighting force. However, Anthropic, which was previously used for handling classified information, has been left out due to supply-chain risk concerns. This development was reported by The Verge.

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