Pentagon announces partnerships with several top AI companies excluding Anthropic

Summary

The Pentagon has announced new partnerships with seven tech companies, including OpenAI, SpaceX, Amazon, and Google, to use their AI tools on classified networks. Notably absent is Anthropic, which remains blacklisted after being designated a supply chain risk. The Pentagon CTO addressed a separate cybersecurity concern regarding Anthropic's Mythos model. The report highlights the ongoing tension between the Defense Department and Anthropic.

• Pentagon expands AI partnerships with seven tech companies for classified networks.
• OpenAI, SpaceX/xAI, Amazon, and Google are new partners.
• Anthropic is notably excluded from the list.
• Anthropic was previously designated a 'supply chain risk' by the Pentagon.
• Anthropic argues the label is unfair and costing it hundreds of millions.
• Multiple government departments still reportedly use Anthropic technologies.
• Pentagon CTO says relying on a single partner would have been irresponsible.
• Pentagon CTO separates the Mythos model cybersecurity issue from the partnership decisions.