Pentagon signs AI deal with seven tech firms, excludes Anthropic over weaponization concerns
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 21:42 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
The US military announced a contract with seven artificial‑intelligence companies to integrate their technology into classified systems. Anthropic chose not to join the agreement, citing its policy against using AI for fully autonomous weapons or surveillance of Americans; the firm is also pursuing a lawsuit against former President Trump to halt government use of its chatbot. The deal underscores Washington’s push to modernise defence capabilities while navigating corporate ethics.