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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.