Pentagon Signs AI Deals With Big Tech, Excludes Anthropic

The US Department of Defense has signed new artificial intelligence agreements with seven major tech firms, excluding Anthropic, which remains at odds with the Trump administration, as reported by CNN. The companies include OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon Web Services, SpaceX, and Reflection.

The report said the deals will allow AI tools to be deployed across classified military networks for operational use. Officials said the move aims to strengthen the US military’s capabilities and decision-making advantage.

Pentagon signs AI deals with 7 Big Tech firms

OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, AWS, SpaceX, and Reflection will deploy AI tools across classified military networks.

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Anthropic was excluded after refusing to relax safety guardrails on how its models could be used, including in autonomous weapons and surveillance. The Pentagon labeled the company a supply chain risk, though legal challenges have slowed enforcement.

According to the report, the contracts also reflect growing competition among tech firms for lucrative defense funding tied to AI and cyber operations.

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