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—Politico EuropeNo Trust Score Issued

The US political fight behind Anthropic’s export controls

The US administration has imposed export controls on Anthropic's latest AI model, Fable 5, due to a security breach, straining the company's relationship with the White House. Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, has publicly diverged from the White House's messaging on AI policies, including the technology's potential to trigger mass job losses and its battlefield role. The company is working to address the administration's concerns, but critics argue that Amodei's approach has been counterproductive

—Politico EuropeNo Trust Score Issued

West plays nice on AI in bid to shut out China

The G7 meeting in France brought together leaders and top AI CEOs to discuss the need for collaboration to regulate artificial intelligence and prevent China from gaining an advantage. The meeting displayed a spirit of unity despite recent tensions between the US and its allies, and the US and AI developer Anthropic. The talks focused on defining standards for frontier AI models and creating a platform for cooperation to avoid AI falling into the hands of authoritarian regimes.

—Le FigaroNo Trust Score Issued

AI Leaders Join G7 Heads of State for Working Lunch

The leaders of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Deepmind, and Mistral AI attended a working lunch with G7 heads of state and partner countries, just days after the ban on the Mythos 5 model outside the US. This meeting highlights the increasing importance of AI in geopolitics. The discussion likely focused on the governance and safety of AI technologies. The presence of top AI executives at the G7 meeting underscores the growing recognition of AI's impact on global affairs.

—France 24 InternationalNo Trust Score Issued

Washington, Brussels stake their claims on AI as trillion-dollar IPO wave begins

The US and EU are taking steps to define their relationship with the AI industry, with Washington in talks with OpenAI about a government equity stake and Brussels unveiling a new tech sovereignty package. This comes as SpaceX is set to go public, marking the beginning of a trillion-dollar IPO wave in the AI sector. The two governments have different visions for shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

—RapplerNo Trust Score Issued

Mistral defends AI use in warfare, rebuts Pope criticism

Mistral AI founder Arthur Mensch defended the company's provision of AI models to the French military and rejected Pope Leo's criticism of AI use in warfare, arguing that Europe must develop its own AI defense capabilities to match adversaries. The company simultaneously announced a new data center in Les Ulis, France, as part of a €4 billion investment plan to expand computing infrastructure.

—Channel News Asia+1No Trust Score Issued

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports

Google has signed a classified AI deal with the Pentagon, according to a report by The Information. The details of the deal are not publicly available due to its classified nature, but it highlights the growing partnership between tech giants and the US military in the development and application of artificial intelligence. This collaboration is expected to have significant implications for US defense and technological advancement.

—Le FigaroNo Trust Score Issued

Google Employees Oppose AI Contract with US Military

Over 600 Google employees have signed a letter opposing the company's potential provision of artificial intelligence to the US military. The subsidiary of Alphabet is currently in discussions with the Pentagon regarding its AI technology.

—TagesspiegelNo Trust Score Issued

Dispute over AI in the military: Court blocks Pentagon's actions against AI firm Anthropic

A court has blocked the Pentagon's actions against AI firm Anthropic, which had barred the use of its technology for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. The Pentagon's move against Anthropic was halted by the court, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over AI in the military.

—Le FigaroNo Trust Score Issued

US Government Deems Anthropic a Risk Due to National Security Concerns

The US government has deemed Anthropic a risk due to concerns that continued access to its technical and operational infrastructure for military operations could introduce unacceptable risk to its supply chains. This decision reflects growing concerns over AI and national security. The US is taking steps to mitigate potential risks associated with AI companies and their involvement in military operations.

—Channel News Asia+1No Trust Score Issued

Anthropic sues to block Pentagon blacklisting over AI use restrictions

Anthropic has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Pentagon from blacklisting the company due to restrictions on the use of its AI technology. The lawsuit is a response to the Pentagon's efforts to regulate the use of AI in defense contracts. The case highlights the growing tension between the US government and tech companies over AI development and deployment. The outcome of the lawsuit may have significant implications for the future of AI in the US defense sector.

—War on the Rocks

The Front Door Problem in National Security Space

A dual-use space company, EarthTraq, details its experience navigating procurement and funding processes at the U.S. Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency between July and December 2025. The piece highlights systemic bureaucratic obstacles facing commercial companies trying to access national security contracts through official 'front door' processes. Over 120 meetings were held with defense officials, yet the process revealed significant struct

Will These Four Defense Innovation Reforms Improve Industry’s Lot?

A War on the Rocks analysis examines four new Pentagon and White House defense innovation initiatives released in January 2026, including two memorandums on defense innovation and AI, an executive order on defense industry standards, and a no-fee commercial evaluation license pilot program. The piece questions whether these top-down acquisition reforms will meaningfully improve industry's relationship with the Defense Department, raising accountability concerns about who bears actual responsibil

—RT International+3

OpenAI announces Pentagon deal after Trump bans Anthropic

OpenAI has announced a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide AI technology for classified networks, coming shortly after President Trump banned rival AI company Anthropic from government work. The moves signal a significant shift in how the White House is shaping the competitive landscape for AI in national security contexts. The contrasting treatment of the two companies raises questions about political influence over federal AI procurement.