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SpaceX has been awarded a $4.16 billion contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop the SB-AMTI satellite system. This project focuses on tracking and locking onto aerial threats using a decentralized network of sensors and AI-integrated processing.
The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build the Space Data Network Backbone. This infrastructure uses Starshield satellites to support the Golden Dome missile-defense initiative.
Palantir secured a $300 million contract from the USDA to support the National Farm Security Action Plan and modernize services for American farmers. The company outperformed Salesforce and IBM, citing superior integration with existing USDA systems. This positions Palantir as the steward for farms' safety net and disaster programs.
Anthropic refused a US Defense Department contract over concerns about domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, leading to a blacklist designation. OpenAI quickly signed the deal despite public support for Anthropic's stance. The conflict highlights tensions between AI ethics, government demands, and business rivalry.
OpenAI and the US Pentagon have agreed to revise their recent AI contract with enhanced protections against surveillance. This addresses criticisms over risks of mass monitoring of US citizens. The amendments are not yet formally signed, according to sources speaking to Axios.
OpenAI has struck a deal to supply AI to the Pentagon's classified US military networks. This follows Trump's order to stop using rival Anthropic, which backed out over concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. CEO Sam Altman assured the military won't use it for killing systems or surveillance.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has opened a billion-dollar purchasing agreement with Palantir Technologies. A Palantir executive encouraged employees to help shape and deliver the next phase of their DHS work. This deal expands Palantir's footprint in government AI and data analytics.
SpaceX has been awarded a $4 billion contract for the 'Golden Dome' project, following a separate $2 billion contract earlier this week. This massive investment underscores the company's central role in government infrastructure.
Palantir has been awarded a contract by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to analyze sensitive internal intelligence data. The deal aims to combat financial crimes including fraud, money laundering, and insider trading. It raises privacy concerns over the US AI firm's expanding role in the British state.
Silicon Valley tech companies are offering behind-the-scenes support to Anthropic amid a contract dispute with the Trump administration. They remain reluctant to publicly confront officials over the feud with the AI startup. This reflects cautious industry dynamics in government AI dealings.