Pentagon Says It Has Completely Stopped Using Anthropic’s Claude AI
The Pentagon says it has stopped using Anthropic’s Claude AI, ending a months-long dispute over military access to the powerful AI model. The fight centered on…
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The Pentagon Just Launched Its Own Versions of ChatGPT and Grok — And AI Is Becoming Part of the Military’s Daily Workflow
By This Newsroom | September 1, 2026 Artificial intelligence has officially moved deeper inside the Pentagon. The U.S. military has added customized versions of ChatGPT and Grok to its secure…
Federal Judge Orders Government to Lift Anthropic Ban in Major AI Ruling
A federal judge has ordered the government to back away from its effort to blacklist Anthropic. The decision marks a major victory for the company behind Claude. It could also…
The U.S. Is Cracking Down on Future Robot Vacuums. Here’s What It Means for Your Roomba.
If you’ve been thinking about buying the latest robot vacuum, you may want to pay attention. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new restrictions on certain foreign-made advanced robotic devices,…
Trump Fires Back After House Vote to Limit Iran War Powers
President Donald Trump is pushing back hard after the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure aimed at limiting his ability to take further military action against Iran without congressional…
Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, Sparking Debate Over Experience and Loyalty
President Turns to Trusted Ally for One of Washington’s Most Powerful Intelligence Roles President Donald Trump has tapped housing regulator and longtime political ally Bill Pulte to serve as Acting…
SpaceX Wins $2.3 Billion U.S. Space Force Contract, Expanding Military Space Dominance
The space race is no longer just about reaching orbit. It is increasingly about securing communications, intelligence, and national security advantages in space. This week, that reality became even clearer…
Anduril Just Raised $5 Billion — And Silicon Valley’s Defense Tech Race Is Accelerating
Defense technology startup Anduril Industries has raised $5 billion in a new Series H funding round. The investment pushes the company’s valuation to an enormous $61 billion and places it among the…
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Financial Services for Undocumented Immigrants
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that targets financial services used by undocumented immigrants. The move immediately sparked political debate across the country. The administration says the order…
Pentagon Accelerates AI Push to Counter China’s Expanding Cyber Strategy
The digital battlefield just leveled up. While most Americans think of military strength in terms of jets and submarines, today’s strategic edge increasingly depends on code. Now, the Pentagon is…
Hegseth’s Anthropic Ultimatum Confounds AI Policymakers
Tensions between Washington and Silicon Valley are rising again — this time over artificial intelligence and national defense. Reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressing Anthropic to loosen or abandon some of its…
When a Laser Closed the Skies: Inside the LOCUST Defense System Deployment Over El Paso
4 Earlier this week, officials paused air traffic over El Paso after deploying a high-powered counter-drone laser known as LOCUST. The move caught national attention. However, it also revealed how…
TikTok US Faces Early Scrutiny and Pushback in Its First Week as a U.S. Operation
The launch of TikTok US was always going to be loud. Instead, it’s been downright noisy. In its very first week operating as a U.S.-based entity, TikTok US has already run into…
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