Pentagon reaches agreements with 7 leading AI companies
The Pentagon has reached agreements with seven leading AI companies, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, to integrate their AI tools into classified defense networks to enhance military decision-making. The deal excludes Anthropic, which the Pentagon labeled a supply chain risk, despite its AI model Mythos drawing attention for advanced cyber capabilities. President Donald Trump indicated Anthropic may reverse its blacklisted status if it aligns with administration expectations.
- ▪The Pentagon signed agreements with SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services.
- ▪Anthropic was excluded due to being labeled a supply chain risk, despite widespread use of its tools in the Defense Department.
- ▪Google's AI models will now be used for classified work, and the Pentagon's GenAI.mil platform has already been used by over 1.3 million personnel.
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Pentagon reaches agreements with 7 leading AI companiesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAnthropic, which has been in dispute with the Pentagon over guard rails for how the military could use its AI tools, was not among the seven companies listed.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 01, 2026, 09:16 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 09:16 PMWASHINGTON - The Pentagon said on May 1 it had reached agreements with seven leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense Department’s classified networks.The statement notably excludes Anthropic, which has been in dispute with the Pentagon over guard rails for how the military could use its AI tools.
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