Anthropic and Pentagon clash over military AI contracts
Anthropic and the Pentagon are in a stalemate over military AI usage, while OpenAI secures a defense contract and the industry faces massive infrastructure spending pressures.
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Apple is reducing its App Store commission rates in China to 25% for standard purchases and 12% for long-term auto-renewals, effective March 15, 2026.
FBI investigates malware-laced games on Steam
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Law enforcement dismantles SocksEscort botnet
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Grammarly sued over AI feature using writers' likenesses
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Tesla secures license to operate as a utility in the U.K.
Tesla has secured a license from the U.K. regulator to sell electricity directly to consumers, setting the stage for competition with established local utility providers.
Ford BlueCruise drivers likely distracted in fatal crashes, NTSB says
NTSB documents suggest drivers were likely distracted while using Ford’s BlueCruise system during two fatal 2024 crashes, prompting upcoming regulatory hearings on the technology's limitations.
Report: Former DOGE employee allegedly stole Social Security data
A whistleblower report alleges a former Department of Government Efficiency employee stole personal data from the Social Security Administration, a claim the agency denies.
L3Harris hacking tools likely used in global surveillance campaigns
A mass hacking campaign targeting iPhone users in Ukraine and China likely used surveillance tools developed by U.S. military contractor L3Harris.
Archer countersues Joby over alleged Chinese ties
Archer Aviation filed a countersuit alleging rival Joby Aviation allegedly defrauded the U.S. government by concealing ties to Chinese suppliers and misclassifying imported materials.
FAA approves eight pilot programs for electric aircraft testing
The FAA has approved eight pilot programs across 26 states, allowing eVTOL companies to test aircraft without full certification to accelerate commercial development.
OpenAI and Google employees back Anthropic in DOD lawsuit
More than 30 OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees filed a statement supporting Anthropic’s lawsuit against the U.S. Defense Department over its "supply-chain risk" designation.
Live Nation avoids breakup in tentative DOJ antitrust settlement
The U.S. Justice Department has tentatively settled with Live Nation, avoiding a breakup, though 26 state attorneys general are continuing their legal challenge against the company.
Anthropic sues Department of Defense over supply-chain risk label
Anthropic has filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Defense, challenging the agency's "supply-chain risk" designation that led to the termination of its federal contracts.
Pentagon contract dispute creates uncertainty for AI startups
The Pentagon’s contract dispute with Anthropic and a new supply-chain risk designation signal growing uncertainty for startups navigating federal defense work.
A new framework for AI safety emerges amid Washington tensions
A bipartisan coalition has released the Pro-Human AI Declaration, a framework for responsible development, as Washington’s recent standoff with Anthropic highlights the lack of coherent AI rules.
Nintendo sues U.S. government for tariff refund
Nintendo has sued the U.S. government seeking a refund for tariffs paid, joining over a thousand other companies following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential authority.
OSHA probes Rivian warehouse after worker death
The US federal workplace safety regulator has opened an investigation into the death of a worker at a Rivian warehouse, a probe that could take up to six months.
Anthropic maintains cloud access despite US defense designation
Despite the US Department of Defense designating Anthropic a supply-chain risk, major cloud providers reportedly confirm they will continue offering Claude to non-defense customers.
TerraPower wins NRC approval for Wyoming nuclear reactor
TerraPower received NRC approval to build a 345-megawatt nuclear reactor in Wyoming, marking the first such permit issued by the regulator in nearly a decade.