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03 Mar 2026

Anthropic reopens Pentagon talks after heated dispute over military use of AI models

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has resumed negotiations with the Pentagon after their $200 million contract collapsed over concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. The talks with Emil Michael aim to reach a compromise that would allow the military to continue using Anthropic's Claude AI while addressing safety concerns that sparked intense public feuding between the parties.

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Democrats Launch Legislative Push After Pentagon Bans Anthropic AI Over Safety Dispute

The Trump administration's unprecedented ban on Anthropic from all federal government use has triggered a legislative response from Congressional Democrats. Rep. Sam Liccardo plans to introduce an amendment to the Defense Production Act prohibiting retaliation against tech vendors seeking AI safety limits, while Senate Democrats explore broader legislation addressing autonomous weapons and surveillance concerns.

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02 Mar 2026

US Treasury and federal agencies terminate Anthropic AI products after Trump's order

The US Treasury Department and multiple federal agencies are ending use of Anthropic products including Claude following President Trump's directive. The Pentagon declared the AI startup a supply-chain risk after a dispute over technology guardrails for military deployment. OpenAI secured a Defense Department deal as agencies switch AI providers.

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US Supreme Court declines AI-generated art copyright case, upholding human authorship requirement

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a landmark case challenging whether AI-generated art can receive copyright protection. Computer scientist Stephen Thaler's 14-year legal battle over an AI-created image ends with courts maintaining that human authorship remains essential for copyright eligibility, setting a precedent that could shape creative industries.

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AI in elections exposes gaps in New Zealand's outdated campaign laws as 2026 vote looms

Political parties in New Zealand are deploying AI-generated content in election campaigns, but existing laws offer no mandatory AI disclosure requirements. With AI slop flooding social media and the National Party already using AI attack ads, experts warn current regulations written in a pre-AI era cannot protect electoral integrity ahead of the closely contested 2026 election.

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Britain Launches Public Consultation on Social Media Ban for Under-16s and AI Chatbot Limits

The British government has launched a three-month public consultation asking parents and children whether social media access should be banned for under-16s. The consultation also examines restrictions on gaming platforms, rules for interacting with AI chatbots, and bans on addictive design features as governments worldwide grapple with the impact on children's mental health.

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01 Mar 2026

Australia targets app stores and search engines in sweeping AI age verification crackdown

Australia's internet regulator may require app stores and search engines to block AI services lacking age verification by March 9. A Reuters review found only 9 of 50 popular AI platforms have implemented age assurance systems, while 30 show no compliance steps. The move follows Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for teenagers and reflects growing concerns about youth mental health and AI chatbot usage.

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OpenAI Military Deal Triggers Mass ChatGPT Exodus as Anthropic CEO Calls It 'Safety Theater'

ChatGPT uninstalls surged 295% following OpenAI's Pentagon contract, while rival Claude hit No. 1 in the App Store. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticized OpenAI's military deal as 'straight up lies,' revealing deep tensions over AI safety values and the use of AI models for mass surveillance and autonomous weaponry.

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