The US Department of Defense has reached agreements with seven major tech companies to deploy their AI technologies on classified military networks, marking a significant advancement in the military’s AI-first strategy.
The US Department of Defense has reached agreements with seven leading AI companies to deploy their systems on classified military networks, with Anthropic excluded after talks broke down.
The Pentagon announces new AI agreements with Google, OpenAI, Amazon, Microsoft, SpaceX, Oracle, Nvidia, and startup Reflection to transform the US military into an AI-first fighting force. Anthropic is excluded after refusing to accept ‘any lawful use’ contract terms.
The US Department of Defense reaches agreements with 7 leading tech companies to deploy their AI systems on classified networks, but Anthropic is left out over security review concerns.
As U.S. Congress remains deadlocked on military AI regulation, Google signs an AI partnership with the Pentagon, while military AI startup Scout AI raises $100 million.
Google and the Pentagon have reportedly agreed on a deal allowing the military to use Google AI tools for ‘any lawful’ purpose in classified environments, sparking internal employee opposition.