Pentagon announces deal with seven AI companies for classified systems

The United States Department of Defense announced a new agreement with seven AI companies, including SpaceX, OpenAI, and Google, to utilize their advanced technologies in its classified networks. This agreement aims to transform the U.S. military into an AI-first fighting force, enhancing decision-making for warfighters in complex operational environments. Notably absent from the list is Anthropic, which has had a fallout with the Pentagon over access to its Claude program.