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K2 Launches First High-Power Satellite for Space Computing

K2 Space is launching its powerful Gravitas satellite, which can provide 20 kilowatts of power to onboard payloads, a significant…

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AI & Tech

DOJ Warns Against Anthropic AI in Military Warfare Systems

The Department of Justice is defending its designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain threat, arguing it was a justified national…

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Artificial Intelligence

Warren Demands Answers on Pentagon’s xAI Security Clearance

Senator Elizabeth Warren is formally questioning the Pentagon's decision to grant Elon Musk's xAI a security clearance, citing serious safety…

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AI & Tech

2026’s Biggest AI Stories So Far

A major ethical and legal clash occurred between AI firm Anthropic and the U.S. Department of Defense, as Anthropic refused…

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AI & Tech

AI’s Legal Battles, War Memes, and the Threat to VC Jobs

Anthropic is suing the Department of Defense, arguing it cannot use contracting power to penalize the company's protected speech after…

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Artificial Intelligence

Automate CMMC Compliance with Secureframe’s AI-Powered SSPs

CMMC certification is a critical but slow and costly requirement for tens of thousands of defense contractors, with a vast…

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AI & Tech

Pentagon Feud Could Cost Anthropic Billions, Company Claims

The U.S. Department of Defense's supply-chain risk designation is jeopardizing hundreds of millions in Anthropic's revenue, causing clients to renegotiate…

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AI & Tech

Tech Giants Rally to Defend Anthropic in DOD Lawsuit

Prominent AI researchers from OpenAI and Google DeepMind have filed a legal brief supporting Anthropic against the Pentagon, which labeled…

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AI & Tech

Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over Supply Chain Risk Label

Anthropic is suing the U.S. Department of Defense to overturn its designation as a supply-chain risk, arguing this unconstitutionally punishes…

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AI & Tech

AI Warfare Leaves Safety in the Dust

The initial consensus for robust, safety-first AI regulation has collapsed, with the military now actively resisting external constraints, as highlighted…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI Robotics Lead Quits Over Pentagon Contract

A senior OpenAI hardware executive resigned over ethical concerns with a new Pentagon contract, specifically citing fears about domestic surveillance…

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AI & Tech

Pentagon AI Surveillance: Is It Legal for Americans?

The Pentagon's potential use of AI for domestic surveillance is a major legal debate, highlighted by Anthropic's refusal to cooperate…

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AI & Tech

Tech Giants Confirm Anthropic Claude Access for Non-Defense Users

Microsoft and Google have assured businesses that Anthropic's Claude AI will remain accessible for all non-defense applications through their platforms,…

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Artificial Intelligence

Pentagon Flags Anthropic as Supply-Chain Risk

The U.S. Department of Defense has designated Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, an unusual move against a domestic company, due…

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Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic Sues DOD Over Controversial Supply-Chain Label

Anthropic is suing the U.S. Department of Defense over a supply-chain risk designation it calls "legally unsound," which could block…

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Artificial Intelligence

Pentagon Tested OpenAI Models Via Microsoft Despite Military Ban

OpenAI's relationship with the U.S. military has been marked by shifting policies, including the removal of an explicit military ban…

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AI & Tech

Anthropic CEO in Talks for Potential Pentagon Deal

A major defense contract between Anthropic and the Pentagon, which previously collapsed over a $200 million deal, may be revived…

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AI & Tech

Anthropic CEO Accuses OpenAI of ‘Straight Up Lies’ Over Military Deal

Anthropic's CEO publicly accused OpenAI of dishonesty regarding a military contract, calling its safety assurances "straight up lies" and "safety…

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AI & Tech

Inside the AI Models Powering Modern Warfare

A new wave of defense startups, like Smack Technologies, is developing specialized AI for military strategy and battlefield decision-making, contrasting…

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AI & Tech

ChatGPT Uninstalls Spike 295% After Pentagon Deal

OpenAI's partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense triggered a massive 295% spike in ChatGPT app uninstalls and a surge…

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