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Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million contract with Elon Musk's xAI
The announcement comes just days after Grok generated antisemitic responses and praised Hitler, which were later deleted.
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House NDAA would deepen Pentagon involvement in domestic, border operations
The House-passed version of the military policy bill makes Defense Department involvement in various domestic and law ...
Hypersonics, AI, drone swarms: Pentagon pours $179 billion into R&D
At a trillion dollars, this year’s defense budget request is big — and a record-setting $179 billion is just for research and development.
Four AI Powerhouses Land $200M Pentagon Contracts to ‘Support US Warfighters’
The Pentagon awards $200 million contracts to Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI to develop AI systems for US defense and ...
Pentagon to keep investing in US critical minerals projects, defense official says
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to continue investing in critical minerals projects to ensure a diverse American supply ...
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Pentagon taps four commercial tech firms to expand military use of AI
Google, Anthropic, OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI — will help the DOD develop AI workflows for key national security missions.
Apple to Buy Rare Earths From Pentagon-Backed US Producer MP
Apple Inc. has struck a $500 million deal to buy rare-earth minerals from MP Materials Corp., the US producer that just last ...
House Republican makes ‘MAGA’ push for Pentagon to buy American-made guns
A GOP lawmaker is pushing for all guns used by the United States military to be made in America and by U.S. companies, an effort that could shake up how the Department of Defense sources weapons. Rep.