Anthropic said it will challenge in court a U.S. Department of Defense designation that labels the company a “supply chain risk,” setting up a high-stakes legal fight between a leading artificial intelligence developer and the Pentagon. The dispute centers on a formal notice from the Department of Defense that Anthropic has been officially told it…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the artificial intelligence company has “no choice” but to challenge the Trump administration’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk in court, setting up a legal fight with the federal government that could affect the company’s ability to work with the Pentagon. The comments came as Anthropic said it…
The United States is weighing a new policy that would require permits for global sales of certain artificial intelligence chips made by Nvidia and AMD, according to a Bloomberg report. The discussions center on whether U.S. authorities should expand oversight beyond existing country-specific restrictions and instead place a permitting requirement on worldwide sales of some…
Israeli troops advanced in Lebanon as Israel’s army chief announced what he called the “next phase” of the war in Iran, signaling a widening and intensifying set of military operations across multiple fronts. The movement in Lebanon came as Israel continued actions tied to the conflict with Iran, which has included what The New York…
A coalition of 24 states led by New York filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s latest round of global tariffs, arguing the administration is acting unlawfully and trying to sidestep limits set by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case, reported by Reuters, CNBC and the BBC, was brought by state governments that…
Two former contestants from “The Amazing Race” have filed a defamation lawsuit against Paramount and the show’s producers, alleging the program portrayed them in a false and damaging way through editing and broadcast content. The plaintiffs are seeking $8 million in damages, according to reports of the filing. The lawsuit names CBS and Paramount among…
CrossFit has announced Open Workout 26.2, the second workout in the 2026 CrossFit Open, expanding this year’s competition with the next test for athletes competing worldwide. The announcement was carried in a live update format by Fitness Volt under the headline “2026 CrossFit Open Workout 26.2 Announced [Live Updates].” Separate coverage from The Barbell Spin…
The Pentagon has formally notified Anthropic that it considers the AI company a supply chain risk, creating a new fault line between the U.S. defense establishment and a leading developer of generative artificial intelligence even as Anthropic’s Claude has been reported as used in military operations involving Iran. The development centers on Anthropic, the maker…
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking company founded by actor and director Ben Affleck, adding a filmmaker-focused technology team to the streaming giant’s production pipeline. The deal brings InterPositive under Netflix’s umbrella and positions Affleck as an adviser to the company, according to reports by Variety and other outlets. The acquisition was also reported…
Apple has announced a new laptop, the MacBook Neo, positioning it as a lower-priced entry in its MacBook lineup with a starting price of $599 and four color options. The company’s announcement was published on Apple’s website under “MacBook Neo,” and it quickly drew broad coverage across tech and consumer outlets. Mashable described it as…
Dubai is moving to protect its image as a secure, business-friendly refuge for wealthy residents and international investors as the war between the United States and Iran reverberates across the region. The emirate, long marketed as a stable hub for finance, real estate, and luxury living, is facing new questions about risk in the Gulf….
Google has expanded access to its AI-powered workspace inside Search, giving more users a built-in area to plan, write, and code without leaving the search experience. The feature is part of Google’s AI Mode in Search and centers on a workspace called “Canvas,” which is designed to let users draft documents and create other materials…