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Anthropic shut out of US defence deals? Pentagon says it is developing alternatives to the Claude-maker
The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic's technology following a fallout over military AI safeguards, according to a senior US defense official. Details here.

Pentagon Test Office Needs More Data On New Hypersonic Missile
The Pentagon testing office said it won’t get enough data to evaluate the combat effectiveness of the US’s first hypersonic missile until early next year, another troubling sign as the US struggles to catch up with China and Russia in deploying the weapon.
Anthropic's next big opportunity: Experts see India as a potential growth market if US shuns the AI firm
Tensions rise between Anthropic and the US Department of Defense, as the Pentagon labels the AI startup a supply chain risk. The dispute may open growth opportunities in India, according to experts.
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: Pentagon could carve out exceptions to Anthropic AI ban amid legal battle
The Pentagon may continue using Anthropic's AI tools beyond the six-month phase-out despite rising tensions, as per a new report. The report citing an internal memo notes that the Pentagon may grant exemption for critical national security activities

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon

Microsoft backs Anthropic in court: Top 10 key updates in Claude maker's lawsuit against US government blacklist
Anthropic has filed lawsuits against the US government after negotiations with the Pentagon broke down over AI use in classified settings. The company claims it was blacklisted for adhering to AI safety standards, alleging government pressure on its customers and potential revenue losses.
‘Unprecedented and unlawful’: OpenAI and Google staff rush to support Anthropic's lawsuit against Pentagon AI blacklist
Over 30 OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees have filed an amicus brief in support of Anthropic's lawsuit against the US Defense Department. They argue that the supply chain risk label could harm US AI competitiveness.
Anthropic files lawsuit against Pentagon, seeks to overturn its designation as ‘supply-chain risk’, calls it ‘unlawful’
Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to contest its designation as a national security supply-chain risk, claiming it violates free speech and due process rights.

‘About principle, not people’, OpenAI's robotics head quits after company's Pentagon deal — Who is Caitlin Kalinowski?
The head of OpenAI’s robotics team resigned Saturday, citing the company’s deal to deploy its artificial intelligence models within the Pentagon’s classified network as the cause.

OpenAI’s Head of Robotics Resigns Over Company’s Pentagon Deal
The head of OpenAI’s robotics team resigned Saturday, citing the company’s deal to deploy its artificial intelligence models within the Pentagon’s classified network as the cause.

Sam Altman defends Pentagon deal to OpenAI staff, warns Elon Musk’s xAI will say ‘We’ll do whatever you want’: Report
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has defended the decision to allow ChatGPT for classified US government use. Altman acknowledged concerns about the announcement's timing while also telling the staff that OpenAI does not dictate how the Pentagon uses its technology.
After deal with Department of War, OpenAI now looking at contract with NATO: Report
OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, Amazon and others, announced a deal late last week to deploy its technology in the Pentagon's classified network, after U.S. President Donald Trump directed the government to stop working with rival Anthropic.