The U.S. Department of Defense signed agreements with seven technology companies to deploy artificial intelligence on classified military networks. Partners include Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services.
The initiative aims to transform the U.S. military into an AI-first fighting force. These advanced AI tools will synthesize data and enhance decision-making capabilities.
The strategy diversifies the Pentagon's vendor base to avoid reliance on a single provider. This follows a dispute with Anthropic over usage terms for its models.
The Pentagon subsequently labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk. The firm is now barred from use within the department.