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Claude won't be allowed to engage in mass surveillance or power fully autonomous weapons — Anthropic refuses to lower AI guardrails for the Pentagon

Anthropic CEO has pushed back strongly against the Pentagon's requests to remove AI guardrails from Claude. Anthropic takes a concrete stance against mass surveillance and autonomous killing machines, arguing that the former is undemocratic, while frontier AI is not ready for the latter.

Tom’s Hardware

US Military Accidentally Shooting Down Own Drone Leaves Lawmakers Irate: 'Heads Are Exploding'

The U.S. Military accidentally shot down a border patrol drone using a laser weapon, highlighting an apparent lack of coordination between federal government agencies.

International Business Times

‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei draws a line in the sand in standoff with US government

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has made clear the boundaries of the Pentagon's use for Claude, and the ball is now in Pete Hegseth's court.

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‘Incompetence’: Trump admin fries its own $17 million drone with laser, Dems slam poorly trained operators

Oopsie! Well, that's only the cost of one elementary school.

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Anthropic v the US military: what this public feud says about the use of AI in warfare

The very public feud between the US Department of Defense (also known these days as the Department of War) and its AI technology supplier Anthropic is unusual for pitting state might against corporate power. In the military space, at least, these are usually cosy bedfellows.

The Conversation

US military leaders pressure Anthropic to bend Claude safeguards

Anthropic presents itself as most safety-forward AI firm and Pentagon has threatened penalties if it does not yield

The Guardian - US

Senate aviation safety bill rejected by House

A day after the Pentagon voiced opposition, a Senate bill written to respond to the fatal 2025 Potomac River crash fell short in the House.

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Trump team livid about Dario Amodei's principled stand to keep the Defense Department from using his AI tools for warlike purposes

Anthropic might lose its $200 million Defense Department contract after the company questioned how its AI model was used during the Maduro raid.

Fortune

Security Clearance Denied for Past Child Porn Downloading; Hearing Officer Unmoved by Claims That Behavior Stemmed from Since-Resolved Gender Dysphoria

"Applicant believed she was pre-adolescent or during adolescence when she was downloading images of children on her computer in 2013 to 2014 even though she was chronologically about 30 years old."

Reason

'Oura’s long‑term vision is to help shift health systems' — Oura's chief medical officer tells us how it's using smart rings to shape US legislation

Oura is using its smart rings to help shape US health legislation – here's everything you need to know.

TechRadar

As Oracle Lands a New Air Force Win, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold ORCL Stock?

Oracle has won a fresh Air Force contract worth $88 million.

Barchart

Gladys West, GPS pioneer and one of NASA's famed 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 95

West's work on modeling the Earth's shape assisted with the development of GPS, today used by an estimated 4 billion people.

Space

Woman gets influenced to finally buy the Oura Ring. Soon after, she throws it in the trash: ‘Worst purchase I have ever made in my life’

A woman bought an Oura ring, only to regret the decision once she had it in her hand. The reason why? The battery died after only six hours, and despite requesting a refund or return for the bug, the company refused to comply.

The Mary Sue

Your Guide to Financial Stability as a Military Spouse, Courtesy of a Financial Planner

These practical resources and benefits can help military spouses with managing a budget, tax and retirement planning, as well as supporting their own career

Kiplinger

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MarketBeat

3 Rare Earth Stocks to Watch Following Washington’s Latest Trade Moves

Rare earth stocks were hit by volatility following trade-related news but remain on track to see higher share prices in 2026 as rebounds gain momentum.

Axios

Trump's "Department of War" rebrand could cost $125 million

The CBO cautioned its estimate is "uncertain," however, because the Pentagon declined to share info.

MarketBeat

L3Harris Blasts Off With a $1 Billion Pentagon Payload

A government investment in defense manufacturing capabilities has pushed L3Harris stock near all-time highs as the company restructures for growth.

Roll Call

Kelly sues Hegseth over DOD retaliation

Arizona senator sues after DoD tries to reduce his pension pay and rank after he appeared in a video urging troops to refuse unlawful orders.

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International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Targets Mark Kelly Alone — Kelly Says 'Because I Served Longer'

Senator Mark Kelly denounces his censure, saying he was targeted for speaking out due to his Navy service, and vows to fight it.

The Mary Sue

Pam Bondi Accidentally Praised Joe Biden on Social Media, Then Did Something Worse When She Realised

Attorney General Pam Bondi tried scoring brownie points with Donald Trump on Tuesday, but it backfired hilariously. Despite being a top administration head, Bondi can’t read a chart, apparently.

Space

How to track Santa Claus this Christmas Eve with NORAD's 2025 tracker

NORAD celebrates its 70th year of tracking Santa Claus as he flies around the world delivering joy this Christmas Eve.

Guitar World

“It stacks brilliantly and the additional modes are super useful”: DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X review

The DOD 250 gets modernized, with two additional modes. Is the workhorse showing its age? We find out.

Guitar World

“It's a Bad Monkey, turned up to 11”: DOD Badder Monkey review

Not a reissue, but an 'evolution.' So what does that mean?

MarketBeat

AST SpaceMobile Gears Up for Its BlueBird 6 Launch Next Week

AST SpaceMobile is gearing up to launch its first next-gen satellite, BlueBird 6, on Monday, Dec. 15. Here’s everything investors need to know.

Barchart

Morgan Stanley Is Sweetening on MP Materials Stock Following ‘Historic Deal.’ Should You Buy MP Here?

A game-changing partnership has pushed Morgan Stanley to turn bullish on MP Materials, while execution risks loom. Is the stock worth buying today?

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