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White House drafts guidance to restore Anthropic access as Pentagon legal fight continues

The White House is developing guidance that could allow federal agencies to bypass Anthropic's supply chain risk designation and access new AI models including Mythos. The move signals a potential reversal after the Trump administration previously blacklisted the company over its refusal to remove guardrails against autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance.

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White House drafts guidance to restore Anthropic access as Pentagon legal fight continues

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Trump signals possible Pentagon deal with Anthropic after supply chain risk designation

President Donald Trump indicated the US government may restore its relationship with Anthropic, telling CNBC a Pentagon deal is 'possible' after recent White House meetings. This marks a dramatic shift from March, when the Defense Department designated the AI company a supply chain risk over disagreements about autonomous weapons or surveillance and AI guardrails. Anthropic's powerful Mythos AI model appears central to the administration's change in tone.

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Trump signals possible Pentagon deal with Anthropic after supply chain risk designation

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Palantir faces fierce backlash over AI-driven military manifesto calling for draft and weapons

Palantir sparked controversy with a 22-point manifesto advocating for AI-powered weapons and mandatory military service. CEO Alex Karp's vision argues Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to defend the nation, but critics warn the document promotes militarized AI and dangerous ties between tech firms and defense sectors.

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Palantir faces fierce backlash over AI-driven military manifesto calling for draft and weapons

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NSA uses Anthropic's Mythos AI for cybersecurity despite Pentagon labeling company a threat

The National Security Agency is reportedly using Anthropic's powerful Mythos Preview model to scan for exploitable vulnerabilities, even as the Pentagon has designated the AI company a supply chain risk. The contradiction highlights the government's struggle to balance cybersecurity needs with its ongoing dispute over AI safety guardrails, mass surveillance, and autonomous weapons development.

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NSA uses Anthropic's Mythos AI for cybersecurity despite Pentagon labeling company a threat

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Anthropic negotiates government access to Mythos despite Pentagon clash over national security

Anthropic is in talks with the Trump administration to provide government access to its powerful Mythos AI model, despite ongoing lawsuits over whether the company poses a national security threat. CEO Dario Amodei met with White House officials as federal agencies push to test the model's advanced cybersecurity capabilities, which can identify critical software vulnerabilities.

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Anthropic negotiates government access to Mythos despite Pentagon clash over national security

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Nations race to deploy AI weapons and autonomous drones as global military competition intensifies

China's September military parade showcasing autonomous combat drones triggered urgent US countermeasures, revealing an intensifying global competition over AI-backed weapons systems. The escalating global AI arms race now spans multiple nations, with Ukraine's tech industry transforming into a defense technology hub producing killer drones with AI-powered image-recognition systems that operate without human control.

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Nations race to deploy AI weapons and autonomous drones as global military competition intensifies

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CIA deploys AI to write intelligence reports, plans AI coworkers for analysts within years

The CIA used AI to generate its first intelligence report without human guidance, marking a historic shift in intelligence operations. Deputy Director Michael Ellis revealed plans to embed AI coworkers into analytics platforms within years to help analysts draft reports, test conclusions, and identify trends while humans retain final decision-making authority.

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CIA deploys AI to write intelligence reports, plans AI coworkers for analysts within years

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Michael Burry warns Anthropic is eating Palantir's lunch as stock plunges 6% amid AI rivalry

Michael Burry sparked a sharp Palantir stock decline with claims that Anthropic is capturing the majority of enterprise AI spending. The Big Short investor disclosed bearish put options covering five million shares, criticizing Palantir's reliance on third-party AI models. While some analysts dismiss the threat, data shows Anthropic securing 70% of new enterprise AI spending.

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Michael Burry warns Anthropic is eating Palantir's lunch as stock plunges 6% amid AI rivalry

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Pentagon's ouster of Anthropic accelerates contracts for small AI rivals across defense industry

The Pentagon's decision to kick out Anthropic as a supply-chain risk has triggered a surge in opportunities for small artificial intelligence startups. Companies like Smack Technologies and EdgeRunner AI report accelerated contracts, investor interest, and meetings with generals as the Department of Defense rushes to diversify its AI providers and reduce dependency on a single vendor.

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Pentagon's ouster of Anthropic accelerates contracts for small AI rivals across defense industry

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Appeals court keeps Pentagon's supply-chain risk label on Anthropic amid conflicting rulings

A federal appeals court in Washington, DC refused to block the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, creating a legal conflict with a San Francisco judge's opposite ruling. The AI company, caught in a dispute over autonomous weapons and surveillance restrictions, faces potential billions in lost revenue as two separate lawsuits unfold under different supply-chain laws.

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Appeals court keeps Pentagon's supply-chain risk label on Anthropic amid conflicting rulings

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Ghost Murmur: CIA's alleged quantum heartbeat detector sparks scientific skepticism

The CIA reportedly deployed Ghost Murmur, a secret tool combining long-range quantum magnetometry and artificial intelligence, to locate a downed American airman hiding in Iran. The technology allegedly detects human heartbeats from miles away. But physicists say the public claims clash with fundamental physics, raising questions about whether this represents cutting-edge surveillance technology or strategic disinformation.

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Ghost Murmur: CIA's alleged quantum heartbeat detector sparks scientific skepticism

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Eclipse Closes $1.3B Fund to Back Physical AI Startups Across Manufacturing, Defense, and Robotics

Palo Alto-based venture capital firm Eclipse has raised $1.3 billion to invest in physical AI startups working on real-world challenges. The fund splits into $720 million for early-stage companies and $591 million for growth investments, targeting sectors like AI infrastructure, manufacturing and defense, robotics, and energy as the firm builds an ecosystem of interconnected portfolio companies.

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Eclipse Closes $1.3B Fund to Back Physical AI Startups Across Manufacturing, Defense, and Robotics

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Spain's Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI, reaching unicorn status

Madrid-based geospatial data company Xoople has raised $130 million in Series B funding led by Nazca Capital, bringing total funding to $225 million and pushing its valuation into unicorn territory. The company is building a satellite constellation with L3Harris Technologies to deliver Earth surface data designed specifically for AI models, targeting enterprise platforms like Microsoft Azure and Esri.

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Spain's Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI, reaching unicorn status

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Anthropic launches AnthroPAC to influence AI policy amid Pentagon legal battle

Anthropic filed with the Federal Election Commission to create AnthroPAC, an employee-funded political action committee supporting candidates from both parties involved in AI policy. The move comes as AI companies contributed $185 million to midterm races and Anthropic battles the Pentagon over military use of its Claude AI model, including restrictions on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.

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Anthropic launches AnthroPAC to influence AI policy amid Pentagon legal battle

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Anthropic faces congressional scrutiny after second source code leak raises national security fears

Rep. Josh Gottheimer is pressing Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for answers after Claude Code's internal source code leaked for the second time in over a year. The House Democrat warns the breach could compromise U.S. competitive edge in AI, particularly as Chinese actors have previously targeted Claude systems. The incident comes amid broader tensions over AI safety protocols and government contracts.

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Anthropic faces congressional scrutiny after second source code leak raises national security fears

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