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Pentagon Inks Classified AI Deals With 7 Tech Giants, Snubs Anthropic

Pentagon Inks Classified AI Deals With 7 Tech Giants, Snubs Anthropic

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May 2, 2026

The U.S. Defense Department has formalized agreements with seven major technology firms to integrate artificial intelligence into classified computer networks. The initiative aims to accelerate battlefield decision-making and streamline logistics, even as experts warn against the escalating risks of autonomous targeting and automation bias.