The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

Who Controls AI?

February 28, 2026·30 min·5-min readconversationaltechnology
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A high-stakes conflict erupted between Anthropic and the U.S. government over AI ethics, as the Pentagon demanded unrestricted use of Claude for all lawful purposes, including domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, while Anthropic refused on safety and democratic grounds. President

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Dario AmadeiSam AltmanPete HegsethDonald TrumpPalmer LuckeyEric VoorheesGail Weiner

Companies

AnthropicOpenAIAWS

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityEthicsMachine LearningTech News

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