AI startup Anthropic is preparing for a potential $1 trillion IPO but faces government opposition. The US Commerce Department has blacklisted its new AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, and the Department of War has migrated workflows away from its 'Claude' AI due to national security and military application concerns.
Pentagon's AI chief declares Elon Musk's Grok AI data centers vital for US defense, comparing them to munitions plants. Grok is part of Palantir's Maven Smart Systems, used for targeting and military planning. This declaration supports the Trump administration's intervention in a lawsuit against xAI's Memphis data centers over environmental concerns.
Pentagon's AI chief declared Elon Musk's Grok AI integral to US defense, comparing its data centers to munitions plants. The AI supports targeting and intelligence systems like Palantir's Maven Smart Systems, crucial for operations like 'Operation Epic Fury'. Concerns arise over environmental lawsuits impacting xAI's facilities.
The Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the Grok AI platform is vital for national security and that the NAACP's suit to halt its power plant threatens AI innovation and military operations.
The Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the Grok AI platform is crucial for national security and that the NAACP's challenge to its data center's power plant threatens AI innovation and military operations.
House Republicans, led by Rep. Ronny Jackson, voted to rename the Defense Department to 'Department of War' in a party-line committee vote, citing deterrence and Trump's preference, despite Democratic ridicule and potential costs estimated in the millions.
US President Trump postponed a planned "very major attack" on Iran for "two or three days" after Gulf leaders requested more time for diplomacy. Trump stated the strike was set for Tuesday but was called off to allow for negotiations, though he warned of a "full, large-scale assault" if a deal isn't reached.
A new US Congress report confirms the United States is continuing to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. The training is coordinated by a coalition led by the US, Denmark, and the Netherlands. A $310 million package for F-16 training and sustainment was approved in May 2025.
The US Department of War has released a batch of government files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) Read Full Article at RT.com
Google DeepMind UK employees are forming the world's first union at a frontier AI lab to protest the company's AI deal with the US government. Workers aim to halt the use of Google's AI tools by the US Department of War and the Israeli military, seeking to reinstate ethical commitments and gain a voice in company decisions.
The Department of War faces a complex situation with AI startup Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk while acknowledging its advanced AI model, Mythos, as a critical national security asset. Despite past disagreements, signs point towards a potential resolution and continued collaboration.
The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's controversial AI model, Mythos Preview, despite the Department of War previously labeling the company a national security risk. This comes after a legal battle where a judge halted the ban on Anthropic's technology. Anthropic itself has opted not to release Mythos publicly due to fears of its potential misuse in destabilizing cybersecurity.
