Latest AI News: February 26, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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AI Feud: Pentagon Pressures Anthropic, Raises Stakes for AI Ethics

February 26, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly given AI company Anthropic a Friday deadline to provid...

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Pentagon and Anthropic Spar Over AI Ethics in Military Use: A Clash of Titans!

February 26, 2026

In an unprecedented clash, the Pentagon and Anthropic are locked in a standoff over AI ethics and mi...

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Anthropic's Surprising U-Turn on AI Safety: What's Behind the Change?

February 26, 2026

In a surprising move, Anthropic, a company initially founded to prioritize AI safety, has loosened i...

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Pentagon and Anthropic at Odds Over Military AI Ethics – Could It Set a New Precedent?

February 26, 2026

The Pentagon has issued a stern ultimatum to AI firm Anthropic: Remove safety restrictions on its AI...

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Elon Musk Slams Anthropic Over Pentagon AI Dispute

February 26, 2026

In a fiery controversy, Elon Musk publicly accuses Anthropic of obstructing national security amid i...

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Pentagon's High-Stakes Showdown with Anthropic: AI Ethics vs. Military Demands

February 25, 2026

In a heated confrontation, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given Anthropic until Friday to p...

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Pentagon Throws Down the Gauntlet: Anthropic Faces $200M AI Contract Showdown!

February 25, 2026

In a high-stakes tug-of-war, the Pentagon has issued an ultimatum to AI firm Anthropic: lift militar...

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Pentagon Pushes Anthropic for Unrestricted AI Access: Ethics vs. National Security Clash

February 25, 2026

The Pentagon's demand for Anthropic to grant full access to its AI model, Claude, without safety res...

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Anthropic Stands Firm Against Pentagon's AI Demands Despite Potential Repercussions

February 25, 2026

In a tense standoff between AI ethics and national security, Anthropic refuses to bow to Pentagon's ...

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Elon Musk's xAI Grok Breaks Into Pentagon's Classified Systems!

February 25, 2026

In a significant move, Elon Musk's AI venture xAI has secured an agreement with the U.S. Department ...