Pentagon expands AI contracts, deals with seven/eight tech firms for military systems
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 17:09 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera, BBC Technology
The Pentagon announced a new wave of artificial‑intelligence contracts aimed at making the U.S. military an “AI‑first” fighting force. Al Jazeera reports the deal involves seven AI companies to develop classified systems, while the BBC says eight contracts were signed with major tech firms covering broader AI capabilities. Both reports note the move comes amid heightened scrutiny of AI use, including concerns over the Anthropic standoff.