Military AI contracts awarded to Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI

The Pentagon has divided $800 million among Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s xAI for military AI projects. Musk’s xAI is offering a ‘Grok For Government’ suite, emphasizing security and innovation but raising concerns after past mishaps. By fostering competition, the Pentagon hopes to access top AI solutions without relying on a single provider—smart move or smart gamble?