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Google has signed a classified deal that allows the US Department of Defense to use its AI models for "any lawful government purpose," The Information reports. The agreement was reported less than a day after Google employees demanded CEO Sundar Pichai block the Pentagon from using its AI amid concerns that it would be used in "inhumane or extremely harmful ways." If the agreement is confirmed, it would place Google alongside OpenAI and xAI, which have also made classified AI deals with the US government. Anthropic was also among that list until it was blacklisted by the Pentagon for refusing the Department of Defense's demands to remove we … Read the full story at The Verge.
Read full articleOpenAI's aggressive spending strategy highlights the tension between rapid growth and sustainability, raising questions about long-term profitability. The post OpenAI burned through $3.7B in a single quarter, and it’s not even sweating appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Justice department urges judge to throw out suit brought by NAACP over xAI’s methane-gas turbines in Mississippi The Trump administration is coming to the defense of Elon Musk in a lawsuit over claims that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, is polluting residential neighborhoods in north Mississippi. The justice department told a federal court late on Monday to throw out the case. The lawsuit was filed by the NAACP in April over allegations that xAI and its subsidiary MZX Tech set up dozens of methane-gas turbines to power its datacenter in Southaven, Mississippi, without air permits. The suit claims these turbines emit toxic pollutants in violation of the Clean Air Act, and is asking a judge to block xAI from operating the machines. Continue reading...
NAACP lawsuit says xAI uses gas turbines without permits for Grok data center.
The dismissal highlights tensions between environmental regulations and national security priorities, potentially setting a precedent for future cases. The post Justice Department moves to dismiss NAACP pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
OpenAI's financial trajectory highlights the challenges of scaling AI innovation sustainably, with significant implications for future investors. The post OpenAI’s 2025 financials reveal $13B revenue, $34B costs ahead of planned IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
OpenAI has signed a partnership agreement with Visa that allows the company’s AI agents to use the payment card for e-commerce transactions. The agreements lets users shop for everything from groceries and diapers to airline tickets without having to manually enter a lot of information. “As AI agents become active participants in the economy, Visa’s focus is on ensuring that transactions are reliable, secure, and seamless,” Visa Chief Product and Strategy Officer Jack Forestell said in a statement, according to AP. The pact means AI agents can complete purchases on a user’s behalf at virtually any merchant that accepts Visa. Details about the financial terms of the agreement, or whether specific transaction fees will apply, were not immediately detailed.
Sensor Tower's State of AI 2026 report shows ChatGPT's audience share slipping below 50% for the first time, as Gemini's default-app advantage and Claude's Pentagon-fueled rally eat into OpenAI's lead.
The rapid adoption of AI in the DoD could streamline operations, reduce labor costs, and set a precedent for AI integration in government tasks. The post US Department of Defense uses AI to draft congressional reports in hours instead of weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
