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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman informed staff that the company has no authority over Pentagon decisions on its AI software. He suggested this stance may underlie tensions between the DoD and rival Anthropic. This clarifies OpenAI's limited role in military applications.
Anthropic's talks with the US Department of Defense collapsed as it upheld bans on domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. OpenAI, however, reached an agreement for AI adoption. This underscores contrasting ethical stances on military AI use.
US DoD escalated its dispute with Anthropic, threatening to bar the AI firm from military supply chains unless it grants unrestricted access to Claude Gov by Friday 5:01 PM ET. Anthropic had previously insisted on safety measures for the tool. Spokesperson Sean Parnell issued the warning on social media.
US Space Force awarded 12 companies, including SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, contracts up to $3.2 billion. The deals fund prototypes for space-based interceptors under Trump's Golden Dome plan. This boosts defense space tech development.
Senator Elizabeth Warren accused the Pentagon of retaliation by labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, she argued the DoD could have simply terminated its contract instead. This decision bars Anthropic from Department of Defense opportunities.
The Pentagon is casting doubt over Anthropic's AI business prospects. Anthropic started 2024 strongly with surging sales, multiple viral products, and a major funding round. This positioned the startup advantageously in the competitive global AI race.
US Defense Department is developing AI-driven cyber attack/defense tools to identify and target Chinese critical infrastructure in potential conflicts. It is negotiating with leading AI firms for automated electronic reconnaissance on power grids, utilities, and networks to refine war plans.