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12 Mar 2026

Grammarly faces class-action lawsuit over AI Expert Review feature that mimicked writers without consent

Grammarly pulled its controversial AI Expert Review feature after journalist Julia Angwin filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the company used her identity and hundreds of other writers without permission. The tool, which simulated editorial feedback from figures like Stephen King and Carl Sagan, sparked backlash over unauthorized use of individuals' likenesses for commercial gain.

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Pentagon opens door to Anthropic exemptions despite ban on AI tools for national security

The Pentagon issued a memo allowing continued use of Anthropic's AI tools beyond a six-month phase-out if critical to national security. Signed by Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies, the document permits exemptions in rare and extraordinary circumstances where no viable alternative exists, signaling the complexity of implementing the ban amid ongoing legal battles.

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11 Mar 2026

Pentagon Investigates AI Role in Missile Strike That Killed 175 at Iranian School

The U.S. military is investigating whether AI played a role in a Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed at least 175 people, mostly children. Preliminary findings point to outdated targeting data, but questions persist about Anthropic's Claude AI, which the Pentagon uses for target selection despite designating the company a supply chain risk over its refusal to remove guardrails against autonomous weapons.

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Pentagon reveals how Military AI chatbots accelerate targeting decisions in Iran operations

Defense officials confirm the US military is using AI chatbots like Claude to analyze intelligence and prioritize targets in Iran, striking 1,000 targets in the first 24 hours. The technology adds a conversational layer to Project Maven, but lawmakers are calling for stricter oversight as concerns grow about human judgment in war and the reliability of AI-powered decision support systems.

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Senate officially approves ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for aides' daily work

The Senate has officially authorized its staff to use AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot for routine legislative work. A memo from the Senate Sergeant at Arms approves these tools for drafting documents, research, and preparing briefings, though questions remain about handling classified information and how widely the technology will be adopted across different Senate offices.

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Anthropic launches research institute to study AI risks while battling Pentagon blacklist

Anthropic unveiled the Anthropic Institute, a new research body combining three existing teams to study how AI will reshape jobs, economies, and governance. The announcement comes as the company fights a Pentagon blacklist, triples its policy team, and opens its first Washington D.C. office this spring under new leadership.

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Anthropic opens Sydney office as Australia expansion accelerates amid US regulatory battles

AI company Anthropic is launching operations in Australia and New Zealand with a Sydney office opening in coming weeks. Australia ranks fourth globally in Claude.ai usage relative to population. The expansion comes as Anthropic battles the Trump administration over a supply-chain risk designation that could cost the company billions in revenue.

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Pentagon develops AI alternatives as Anthropic legal battle escalates over national security concerns

The Pentagon is actively building alternatives to replace Anthropic's AI technology after their $200 million contract collapsed over usage restrictions. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a supply chain risk, typically reserved for foreign adversaries, while the Trump administration defends the decision in court as a matter of national security.

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China bets on artificial intelligence to create jobs and rejuvenate economy amid global concerns

China unveiled plans at its annual parliamentary sessions to adopt artificial intelligence across all sectors, betting the technology will create jobs and offset an aging workforce. Policymakers prioritize AI adoption despite global warnings that automation could displace 40% of jobs worldwide, with critics questioning whether the optimism matches reality.

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10 Mar 2026

Gracenote sues OpenAI for copyright infringement over metadata used in AI training

Nielsen's Gracenote filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging the company used its proprietary entertainment metadata without permission to train ChatGPT. The case marks a new frontier in AI copyright cases, targeting not just the data itself but the relational framework that connects it. Gracenote claims OpenAI rebuffed licensing attempts despite the company's willingness to work with AI firms.

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EU Parliament pushes for stricter AI copyright protections amid industry divide

The EU Parliament adopted recommendations for new EU rules to protect copyrighted work from AI training, proposing a European register listing all copyrighted materials used by AI models. The non-binding report calls for fair compensation for creators and transparency requirements, but tech lobby groups warn it could harm Europe's digital competitiveness.

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Elon Musk's xAI wins Mississippi power plant permit despite pollution concerns and backlash

Mississippi regulators approved Elon Musk's xAI to build a power plant with 41 natural gas turbines in Southaven, despite fierce opposition from residents and environmental advocates. The facility will power AI data centers training the Grok chatbot, but critics warn of air pollution, noise issues, and environmental justice concerns in an already struggling community.

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Judge blocks Perplexity's AI agents from shopping on Amazon in landmark ruling

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Perplexity's Comet browser from accessing Amazon's website and placing orders on behalf of users. The ruling finds strong evidence that Perplexity violated computer fraud laws by disguising its bot as Google Chrome and accessing user accounts without Amazon's authorization, potentially reshaping the future of AI-powered shopping agents.

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Family sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shooting, alleging company knew of attack plans

The family of Maya Gebala, critically injured in the Tumbler Ridge shooting, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. The suit alleges that 12 employees flagged the shooter's ChatGPT conversations as posing imminent risk but leadership failed to alert authorities. The February attack killed eight people, including five children, in one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings.

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Trump readies executive order to remove Anthropic's Claude from federal agencies

The White House is preparing an executive order to formalize President Trump's directive removing Anthropic's AI technology from government agencies. The move escalates a dispute over military use restrictions and follows the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation. Anthropic has filed a lawsuit claiming the administration is retaliating against First Amendment-protected speech.

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