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ExpressVPN has launched a beta version of its Model Context Protocol server, becoming the first major VPN provider to allow AI tools to interact directly with VPN software. Announced on March 5, 2026, the feature enables AI coding assistants like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex to check connection status, switch server locations, and troubleshoot network issues automatically, eliminating manual configuration for developers.
OpenAI has crossed $25 billion in annualized revenue as of February 2026, marking a 17% jump from $21.4 billion at year-end 2025. The milestone reflects surging demand for generative AI tools and enterprise AI services, even as the company faces intensifying competition from Anthropic and Google in the race for corporate clients.
The Pentagon officially designated Anthropic a supply chain risk after the AI company refused to allow its Claude system for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. CEO Dario Amodei announced plans to challenge the unprecedented designation in court, warning the company could lose billions in revenue while arguing the label is legally unsound and overly punitive.
Anthropic reported run-rate revenue of $19 billion by late February, more than doubling from $9 billion at year-end 2025. But the Pentagon designated the AI company a supply-chain risk after it refused to remove safeguards for AI technologies. Court filings revealed only $5 billion in GAAP revenue since 2023, exposing how Silicon Valley metrics can diverge sharply from accounting standards.
Alex Karp delivered a stark warning to Silicon Valley at the a16z American Dynamism Summit, arguing that AI companies refusing to work with the military while eliminating white-collar jobs risk having their technology seized by the government. His comments come amid escalating tensions between the Pentagon and Anthropic over AI model access and ethical safeguards.
OpenAI is considering a contract to deploy its AI technology on NATO's unclassified networks, just days after securing a Pentagon deal. CEO Sam Altman addressed employee concerns at a company meeting, calling the Pentagon agreement a complex but right decision with difficult brand consequences. The move follows Anthropic's removal from Pentagon talks over ethical concerns surrounding AI use in mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Anthropic is bringing Voice Mode to Claude Code, its AI coding assistant for developers. The feature enables hands-free coding workflows through spoken commands, currently available to 5% of users with broader rollout planned. Claude Code reported run-rate revenue surpassing $2.5 billion in February 2026, more than doubling since early 2026.
Anthropic filed two federal lawsuits against the Trump administration after the Pentagon designated it a supply chain risk—a label typically reserved for foreign adversaries. The AI company refused to allow its Claude AI models to be used for autonomous lethal warfare and mass surveillance of Americans, prompting the government to blacklist it and order all federal agencies to cease using its technology.
A senior Pentagon official revealed that commercial AI contracts signed under the Biden administration contain sweeping operational restrictions that could halt military missions in real time. The disclosure follows Trump's ban on Anthropic after disputes over AI usage terms, while rival OpenAI quickly secured its own Pentagon deal with similar restrictions.
Stripe unveiled a new billing feature that helps AI startups and businesses track token usage and charge customers with automatic profit markups. The tool addresses the challenge of unpredictable AI model usage costs by letting companies apply custom margins—like 30%—on top of raw token costs from providers like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Currently in private preview, the feature aims to turn AI expenses into revenue generators.
The Pentagon designated Anthropic a supply chain risk after the AI company refused unrestricted military access to Claude. OpenAI quickly stepped in with its own deal, triggering user backlash and internal resignations. The dispute centers on domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, revealing a governance vacuum where contract negotiations between CEOs and defense officials are setting AI policy instead of Congress.
Intuit has lost over 40% of its market capitalization as investors fear AI agents could replace traditional SaaS tools like QuickBooks and TurboTax. CEO Sasan Goodarzi pushes back, arguing that 40 years of proprietary small business data and partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic give the company a durable competitive advantage in regulated finance markets.
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.
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.
Anthropic's Claude experienced widespread service disruptions on Monday morning, affecting thousands of users attempting to access the AI chat app. The outage impacted Claude.ai and Claude Code while the Claude API continued functioning. The disruption comes as the chatbot topped Apple's App Store charts following a public clash with the Pentagon over military use restrictions.
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