Pentagon

Scouting America will alter policies to maintain support from US military: Pentagon

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WASHINGTON — Scouting America will alter several policies at the urging of the Pentagon, including a requirement that members use “biological sex at birth and not gender identity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Defense Department in January, which included discontinuing its Citizenship in … Read more

Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline

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A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red line 24 hours before the deadline, declaring his company “cannot in good conscience accede” to … Read more

FAA restricts Texas airspace after Pentagon reportedly strikes down Customs and Border Protection drone

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restricted flights Thursday near Fort Hancock, Texas, after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone was reportedly shot down by a laser sytem operated by the Pentagon. While government agencies have not identified who the drone belonged to, top Democrats on … Read more

Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, federal officials say

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The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed. A U.S. official said a laser weapon was used to down the drone, which occurred in the area of Fort Hancock, a small community located on the U.S.-Mexico border. “This reported engagement occurred when the … Read more

Pentagon officials sent Anthropic best and final offer for unrestricted military use of its AI, sources say

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Pentagon officials on Wednesday night sent Anthropic their best and final offer in negotiations for use of the company’s artificial intelligence technology, just ahead of a government-imposed deadline, according to sources familiar with the discussions.  It was unclear whether the offer substantially changed what the government has been seeking from the AI startup, or whether … Read more

Pentagon gives AI firm ultimatum: lift military limits by Friday or lose $200M deal

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon has given artificial intelligence firm Anthropic until Friday to lift restrictions on how its Claude AI system can be used by the military, warning it could cancel a $200 million contract or take other punitive steps if the company refuses, according to multiple sources familiar … Read more