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The Pentagon said it signed a deal with companies including Amazon, Google and Microsoft. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post)

Top AI companies agree to work with Pentagon on secret data

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Seven AI companies have secured deals to deploy technology in classified Pentagon networks, leaving Anthropic isolated amid a legal battle over national security risks. The Pentagon plans to use AI for data analysis and decision-making on the battlefield. The agreements include limits on autonomous weapons and surveillance, aligning with Biden-era policies. Anthropic continues to contest its designation as a security risk in court.

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