What Happened
Defense Department Expands Artificial Intelligence Capabilities Amid Dispute
The Pentagon has announced partnerships with six major AI companies, including xAI, OpenAI, and Google, to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities and increase the number of firms authorized to work on classified networks. The agreements allow the Pentagon to employ the companies’ technology for any lawful purpose, a standard that Anthropic had previously resisted. The deals come amid a dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic over the use of its AI model, as reported by The New York Times.