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Timeline

  1. Safeguard Dispute

    Anthropic and the Pentagon begin a months-long disagreement over AI safety protocols.

  2. GSA Draft Leaked

    The Financial Times reports on draft GSA guidelines requiring 'any lawful use' clauses for civilian AI contracts.

  3. Supply-Chain Designation

    The Pentagon officially labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk, barring its use in military contracts.

Stories mentioning Financial Times 3

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Trump Administration Proposes Tighter AI Contract Rules to Bolster Security

The Trump administration is reportedly considering more stringent regulations for government AI contracts, focusing on national security and domestic data sovereignty. According to a Financial Times report, the new rules would require AI vendors to meet rigorous security standards and prioritize U.S.-based infrastructure.

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Policy Neutral

US Mandates 'Any Lawful Use' for AI Contracts Amid Anthropic Stand-off

The Trump administration is drafting strict new guidelines for civilian AI contracts, requiring providers to grant irrevocable licenses for 'any lawful use' of their models. This regulatory shift follows the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk after a dispute over the company's safety safeguards.

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Perplexity’s $20B Pivot: Ditching Ads to Win the AI Trust War

AI search leader Perplexity is abandoning its 'Sponsored Answers' advertising model to focus exclusively on subscriptions and enterprise sales. This strategic shift marks a significant divergence from competitors like OpenAI, prioritizing user trust over traditional digital ad revenue.

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