US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
The U.S. Department of Defense has partnered with seven tech companies to integrate their artificial intelligence technologies into classified military systems, aiming to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. The collaboration is part of the Pentagon's broader push to expand AI use in warfare, logistics, and maintenance. The move follows a legal dispute with Anthropic, which sought restrictions on how its AI could be used by the military.
- ▪The Pentagon has partnered with Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection, and SpaceX to use their AI in classified systems.
- ▪The AI tools are intended to improve warfighter decision-making and reduce the time required for military tasks from months to days.
- ▪Anthropic sued the Pentagon over concerns that its AI could be used in autonomous weapons or to surveil Americans.
- ▪Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the military must retain the right to use AI for any lawful purpose.
- ▪OpenAI previously announced a deal with the Pentagon to provide ChatGPT for use in classified environments.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systemsThe Pentagon says it's partnering with seven tech companies to tap into their artificial intelligence in classified systems, allowing the military to boost its use of AI to help it fight warsByBEN FINLEY Associated PressMay 1, 2026, 12:39 PM1:55FILE - The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington on March 2, 2022.
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