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President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further negotiations, but Tehran swiftly rejected the move, labeling it a "trap" and expressing deep distrust. The decision also led to the postponement of JD Vance's trip to Pakistan and contributed to oil market uncertainty.
Google has launched its Gemini AI as a new desktop application for Windows and Mac, while also reportedly engaging in discussions with the U.S. Department of Defense for its potential deployment in classified settings. These developments mark a significant expansion of Gemini's reach into both consumer and government sectors.
A US judge ruled that the Department of Defense has not adhered to a previous order to readmit journalists to the Pentagon, specifically mentioning Defense Secretary Hegseth and seven New York Times journalists.
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model, designed to identify complex software security flaws, is being withheld from public access due to its potential misuse. The company is instead partnering with major tech firms like Apple and Google to leverage its capabilities.
The UK government is attempting to attract AI startup Anthropic to expand its presence in Britain, capitalizing on the company's conflict with the US Department of Defense. Separately, Paramount is reportedly seeking support from Gulf countries for its acquisition of Warner.
The US Department of Defense has decided to cease publishing its Global Posture Review, a key document detailing global troop deployments, breaking decades of tradition and raising concerns in Seoul over the future of US troop deployments, though immediate impact is deemed unlikely.
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the Department of Defense for lacking anti-corruption protocols regarding the business dealings of Donald Trump's children during his presidency.
The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has announced changes to its press rules after a judge ruled that previous regulations were in violation of legal standards.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has questioned the Department of Defense regarding a reported 'blacklist' of AI firm Anthropic, which appears to be retaliation for its reluctance to provide its Claude AI model to the military without restrictions, contrasting with OpenAI's more cooperative stance. This dispute, which also involves the Trump administration, could significantly influence the future direction of artificial intelligence development and its applications.
A U.S. Federal District Court has ruled that new rules imposed by the Department of Defense restricting media activities violate the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press, ordering their revocation.
Google is increasing its engagement with the U.S. Department of Defense and has sent a 'clear message' to employees, assuring them that its AI work aligns with company principles and emphasizing a robust review process for national security contracts.
Kuwait: Drones cause damage near a US military site, according to the Department of Defense Seneweb
The first six days of the war in Iran cost more than $11.3 billion, US Department of Defense officials said at a closed briefing for senators, according to three sources familiar with the matter...
Google is introducing Gemini AI agents for over 3 million civilian and military employees of the U.S. Department of Defense.
The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.
AI company Anthropic has been "expelled" by the US Department of Defense, requiring all US ministries to stop cooperation. This significant economic blow is also reported by the Wall Street Journal.
The US Department of War has approved the sale of tactical anti-ship missiles and Link-16 communication and information systems to Bulgaria, enhancing its military capabilities.
The United States Department of Defense officially declared the technology company Anthropic a supply chain risk on Thursday, effective immediately, prohibiting government contractors from using Anthropic's technologies for contracts.
Anthropic has been blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Defense after refusing to enable domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, sparking global concerns about AI safety and governance.
In tense negotiations, Anthropic sought specific restrictions on the use of its AI technology by the Department of Defense, which the agency did not agree to.
OpenAI is reportedly revising its recently signed contract with the US Department of Defense after facing criticism regarding potential surveillance risks associated with the AI deal.
Sam Altman said on Monday that OpenAI is working with the U.S. Department of Defense to make some changes in their agreement
Sam Altman says he has set safeguards in the agreement between OpenAI and the US Department of Defense.
The app surged to the top free app on Apple's App Store after Anthropic clashed with the Department of Defense over limits for the technology.
Representatives of the US Department of Defense, during closed-door meetings with members of Congress, admitted that the United States had no intelligence information...
The US Department of Defense announced a joint attack with Israel on Iran and revealed the name of this attack.
President Trump has ordered the government to cease using Anthropic, an AI company, following a dispute between the company's CEO and the US Department of Defense.
NPR speaks with Maria Curi, an AI tech policy reporter at Axios, about the showdown between Anthropic and the Department of Defense.
The US Department of Defense has stated that the Futenma Air Base in Okinawa will not be returned unless Japan selects a longer alternative runway, addressing concerns about reduced operational capability due to a shorter runway at the planned relocation site.
A reported rift between Hegseth and the Army chief within the Pentagon is raising questions about leadership and stability at the US Department of Defense.
A "The View" star and former Department of Defense staffer has claimed that the US government has plans to eliminate its enemies, specifically mentioning the possibility of "taking out Putin."
A federal appeals court has denied AI firm Anthropic's attempt to halt the Pentagon's 'supply chain risk' designation, allowing the Department of Defense to continue excluding Anthropic's technology from military contracts due to national security concerns.
The article details the organizational structure of the US military under the Department of Defense, comprising six armed forces, in light of recent controversy.
Rocket Lab Corporation has secured its second-largest contract, a $190 million deal with the Department of Defense (DoD) for its Hypersonic Attack and Defense Advanced Testing Capabilities (HASTE) program.
The US Department of Defense announced three contracts with defense contractors to increase missile production and other parts, aiming to replenish dwindling supplies used in the Middle East conflict, with The Jakarta Post also reporting on the Pentagon's order for more missiles.
Palantir Technologies has reportedly secured a significant contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, prompting discussions on the potential impact on its stock.
The US Department of Defense announced it will revise its press practices in accordance with a federal judge's recent ruling that deemed some of its updated policies unconstitutional.
The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.
A federal judge has blocked key portions of the Pentagon’s press restrictions after a New York Times lawsuit alleged the changes gave the Department of Defense free rein to punish reporters.
A new report raises serious concerns with how few guardrails there are for advanced weaponry, as the Department of Defense demands billions for these systems
Kuwait: Drones cause damage near a US military site, according to the Department of Defense Seneweb
Pham Duc Trung Kien used to walk the halls of the White House and the U.S. Department of Defense, before dedicating his American connection to fostering Vietnamese talents.
The Silicon Valley company told the Department of Defense that their LLM wasn't ready to be used in fully autonomous weapons — and the government wasn't pleased
The US Department of Defense has reported that approximately 140 US service members have been wounded in the ongoing Iran war, with eight in critical condition, while the White House praised the progress of the assault.
Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's head of robotics, has resigned from the company, citing a matter of 'principle' following OpenAI's deal with the Pentagon.
The cooperation of the company "OpenAI" with the US Department of Defense has caused a wave of criticism on social networks and initiated a call for a boycott of its AI tool "ChatGPT", while experts warn that...
A split image showing a US Navy submarine torpedoing an Iranian warship. US Department of Defense A US Navy submarine sank an enemy vessel for the first time since World War II in combat with…
The US Department of Defense has delisted 22 universities, including Ivy League and top research institutes, along with several major think tanks, from its Professional Military Education programs.
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the cancellation of its military education fellowships at 13 prominent universities, citing concerns over 'toxic indoctrination' within these institutions.
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The US War Department (formerly the Department of Defense), regarding recent escalating tensions surrounding Iran, reaffirmed its firm commitment to the defense of the Korean Peninsula while avoiding specific comments on the possibility of redeploying USFK assets to the Middle East.
In an unprecedented dispute between the US government and a private business, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared Anthropic a supply chain risk -- a measure usually reserved for companies…
An Iranian drone attack targeted a luxury hotel in Bahrain, injuring two US Department of Defense employees, according to a diplomatic cable seen by The Washington Post.
OpenAI faces some user criticism over its new deal with the Department of Defense.
The move, announced on social media, followed a conflict between Anthropic company leaders and the US Department of Defense.
OpenAI agreed to develop its own artificial intelligence models on the US Department of Defense's classified information network after the Pentagon's cooperation with Anthropic collapsed...
The US Department of Defense will no longer send officers to courses and studies at Ivy League universities, said Pentagon chief Pete Hegsteh, assessing that these educational institutions have become…
The Blue UAS List has a rigorous process for selecting drones that US military personnel can use. US Army photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Herrera The Pentagon has a list of drones approved for military personnel to buy and use. The Blue UAS List is one of the ways DoD is dealing with China's dominance of the drone market and supply chain. DoD has a larger focus on buying more drones and boosting US drone production. The US Department of Defense is rapidly embracing drones across the services an...
Google is in talks with the U.S. Department of Defense regarding a potential agreement to deploy its Gemini AI in secure environments.
The US Congress is set to return with a packed agenda, focusing on Department of Homeland Security funding, the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and a $1.5 trillion budget for the Department of Defense.
The US Department of Defense is reportedly seeking $3 billion in funding to increase its Tomahawk cruise missile inventory by 1,200%, following claims that Iran has "depleted" the existing stock.
An analytical piece discusses how Japan should strategically respond to China's escalating nuclear threat, noting the U.S. Department of Defense's assessment that China could possess over 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly secured a deal with the Pentagon and worked to de-escalate a situation involving the Department of Defense, after rival Anthropic turned down a similar agreement.
US forces have been conducting operations in South America for several months, and the Department of Defense announced that these actions are expected to expand under 'Operation Total Extermination'.
The US Department of Defense has escalated its dispute with journalists by imposing new restrictions on their work within the Pentagon headquarters, shortly after a judge declared other restrictions unconstitutional.
The Department of Defense has closed the 'Correspondents’ Corridor' within its main building and will move press operations to an external annex, following a court decision that found its new media policy unconstitutional.
A judge has ruled that the Department of Defense's requirements for reporters to agree to certain information-gathering rules to maintain Pentagon access violate the First Amendment.
The malicious networks - Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid and Mossad - were used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, with some Department of Defense websites among the targets.
US military personnel reportedly lost secret maps on a train in Poland, an incident linked to a general's visit to Kyiv where he suffered a concussion after excessive alcohol consumption, according to a US Department of Defense investigation.
AI developer Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its 'supply chain risk' designation, with Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI staff publicly urging a US judge to block the Pentagon's decision and prevent a ban on Anthropic's technology in existing defense…
The US Department of Defense spent more money in September last year than in any year since 2008, with a significant portion of the funds reportedly allocated to non-essential items such as lobsters, steaks, and a piano, rather than critical military expenses.
Microsoft has filed an amicus brief in support of Anthropic, aiming to prevent the US Department of Defense from designating the AI company as a 'supply-chain risk'.
The US Department of Defense reportedly spent $93.4 billion in one month, with purchases including luxury food items such as lobster tails and Alaskan king crab.
Waste Of The Day: DEI Contractors Remain In Military's K-12 Schools Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: Controversial education firms that helped embed diversity, equity and inclusion principles in K-12 military schools during President Joe Biden’s administration are still working with the Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoDEA, and received a total of $171,175 in 2025. Key facts: Thomas M. Brady, the director of DoDEA from 2014 to 202...
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images A version of this story is in the BI Tech Memo newsletter this week. Sign up for the BI Tech Memo newsletter here. Anthropic's feud with the Department of Defense is more than a contract dispute. It's a preview of a looming power struggle between elected governments and increasingly powerful AI companies. CEO Dario Amodei refused to let the Pentagon use Anthropic's AI for "any lawful purpose," worrying it could enable domestic surv...
OpenAI's Sam Altman made critical remarks about Anthropic, advocating for stronger government power over companies, shortly after OpenAI secured a deal with the Department of Defense while Anthropic faced a blacklist.
An Iranian warship was struck by a US submarine torpedo, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters on Wednesday. US Department of Defense A US Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in the…
AI provider Anthropic is experiencing a surge in popularity after Open AI, for its part, concluded an agreement with the US Department of Defense.
The US Department of Defense declined to comment on speculations regarding the potential repositioning of US Forces Korea assets, amidst reports that Washington might draw on overseas assets for developments in the Middle East.
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Dana Stroul, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, what Iran's current military capabilities are and whether it's retaliating with full force.
An Iranian drone reportedly struck a hotel in Bahrain where US Department of Defense officials had been staying. The Washington Post compared the attack to the 9/11 terror attacks.
Officials from the US Department of Defense have reportedly admitted to congressmen in closed-door meetings that there was no indication Iran planned to attack the US before a massive attack was launched against Iran.
Pop star Katy Perry has publicly shown support for AI company Anthropic amidst its dispute with the US Department of Defense.
Department of Defense and artificial intelligence company were unable to reach agreement before deadline Donald Trump said Friday he will direct all federal agencies to “IMMEDIATELY CEASE” all use of Anthropic technology. The Department of Defense and Anthropic have hit an impasse with neither side backing down as a deadline for an agreement hits Friday afternoon. The Pentagon is demanding that the artificial intelligence company loosen ethical guidelines on its AI systems or, the government ...
The US Department of Defense will no longer send officers to courses and studies at Ivy League universities, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Friday, assessing that these educational institutions have become…
The US Department of Defense announced that its forces have seized a third oil tanker operating under sanctions.