Reading up on defense
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- Anduril Raises $5 Billion, as Push to Modernize the Military Accelerates
Anduril raised $5 billion at a $61 billion valuation, doubled from a year ago, to accelerate AI-powered military modernization.
- Our agreement with the Department of War
OpenAI announces a contract with the Pentagon for classified AI deployments, emphasizing cloud-only deployment, retained safety guardrails, and explicit prohibitions against domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.
- Full interview: Anthropic CEO responds to Trump order, Pentagon clash - YouTube
In an interview, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei responds to a Trump administration order and the Pentagon's designation of the company as a supply chain risk.
- Opinion | The Pentagon Can’t Afford This Fight - The New York Times
The Pentagon should partner with AI companies to streamline military operations instead of creating obstacles that hinder innovation.
- Exclusive | Pentagon Used Anthropic’s Claude in Maduro Venezuela Raid - WSJ
The Pentagon used Anthropic’s Claude AI via a Palantir contract in the military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, signaling growing AI adoption in defense.
- Exclusive | ‘We Do Fail … a Lot’: Defense Startup Anduril Hits Setbacks With Weapons Tech - WSJ
Anduril Industries' autonomous weapons systems experienced breakdowns and safety concerns during a Navy exercise, leading personnel to warn of operational risks.
- Tech predictions for 2026 and beyond
In 2026, technology will shift to an 'AI in the human loop' era, transforming companionship, software development, quantum security, defense, and education.