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Sony is facing a legal challenge in a Playstation court case alleging the company charged users unfair fees. Separately, the Trump administration has not ruled out further action against AI company Anthropic.
Microsoft shows support for Anthropic's legal case against the US Department of Defense
Microsoft has filed an amicus brief supporting AI company Anthropic in its legal challenge against the US Department of Defense. Anthropic is suing the government after being designated a "supply chain risk," which could lead to a national security blacklist. The dispute centers on the implementation of safeguards in Anthropic's large language models, particularly concerning their use in autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.
Anthropic is opening an office in DC while battling Pentagon in court
Anthropic is opening its first public policy office in Washington, DC, coinciding with a lawsuit against the US government over a supply chain risk designation from the Defense Department. The company is expanding its policy team to influence AI policy and has launched the Anthropic Institute to research the societal and economic impacts of advanced AI systems.
Anthropic introduces Claude Code Review, so you don't even need to check all of your own AI slop
Anthropic has launched Claude Code Review, a new tool designed to streamline the code review process for engineers. While the tool aims to catch more bugs and reduce bottlenecks, some users report minimal functional improvement over existing AI solutions, with concerns raised about its cost and potential impact on open-source software development.
Google to Provide Pentagon with Gemini-powered AI agents
Google is deploying its Gemini AI agents to the Department of Defense's over 3 million employees, initially for unclassified networks. These agents will automate tasks like summarizing notes and building budgets, with the potential to expand to classified systems. The Pentagon is rapidly increasing its AI partnerships following issues with Anthropic, also striking deals with OpenAI and xAI.
Morning Legal Briefs
Workers from OpenAI and Google have filed an amicus brief supporting Anthropic in its legal dispute with the US government. Separately, Valve is facing a lawsuit from The Performing Right Society.
Anthropic is suing the US government for blacklisting it and it's calling in support from Google and OpenAI
AI company Anthropic is suing the US government after its contract was canceled for refusing to remove safeguards against autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. OpenAI and Google have filed an amicus brief in support of Anthropic, arguing the government's actions threaten US competitiveness in artificial intelligence. Anthropic seeks to have the Department of War's actions declared a violation of constitutional rights.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over 'unlawful' blacklisting
AI company Anthropic, the creator of Claude, has been labeled a threat to national security. The company is reportedly suing the Trump administration over this 'unlawful' blacklisting.
Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation
AI company Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to prevent the Pentagon from designating it as a supply chain risk and placing it on a national security blocklist. CEO Dario Amodei had indicated legal action would follow the Department of Defense's confirmation of the designation.
OpenAI hardware leader resigns over concerns about 'surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal…
Caitlin Kalinowski, a leader in OpenAI's robotics division, has resigned, citing concerns over "surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization." She stated that the company's rushed deals, particularly with the US Department of War, lacked sufficient deliberation and guardrails. Despite her departure, Kalinowski expressed respect for Sam Altman and the team, emphasizing her departure was a matter of principle.
OpenAI's robotics hardware lead resigns following deal with the Department of Defense
Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's robotics hardware lead, has resigned, citing concerns over the company's partnership with the Department of Defense and the lack of proper guardrails for AI applications. Kalinowski, who previously worked at Meta, expressed worries about domestic surveillance and lethal autonomous weapons. OpenAI stated it understands strong views on these issues and aims for responsible national security uses of AI while prohibiting domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.
OpenAI's head of robotics resigns following deal with the Department of Defense
Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's former head of robotics, has resigned, criticizing the company's partnership with the Department of Defense for lacking sufficient deliberation on guardrails. Kalinowski expressed concerns about surveillance and autonomous weapons, stating the announcement was rushed. OpenAI confirmed her departure and stated they do not support the issues Kalinowski raised, emphasizing their deal prohibits domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.
AI Yi-Yi!
Anthropic has launched the Claude Marketplace, offering enterprises access to a variety of Claude-powered tools developed by partners such as Replit, GitLab, and Harvey. This initiative aims to provide businesses with specialized AI solutions.
AI Yi-Yi!
Anthropic is identifying professions most vulnerable to AI, with 10 occupations identified as highly exposed. Google has released a new command-line tool, OpenClaw, designed to integrate with Workspace data for developers.
Engadget Podcast: Is the MacBook Neo the one?
The Engadget Podcast discusses Apple's latest hardware releases, including the new $599 MacBook Neo, refreshed MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max, iPad Air M4, and iPhone 17e. Hosts Devindra Hardawar and Nathan Ingraham also cover Spencer Ackerman's book 'Forever Wars' and the controversial use of AI by the Department of Defense.
Anthropic says it will challenge Defense Department's supply chain risk designation in court
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei announced the company will legally challenge the Defense Department's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk. Amodei stated the action is not legally sound and that the company sees no choice but to fight it in court. Microsoft confirmed it will continue to use Anthropic's Claude chatbot for non-defense related projects.
I hope you like spreadsheets, because GPT-5.4 loves them
OpenAI has released GPT-5.4, its latest AI model designed for professional tasks like coding and data analysis, featuring enhanced computer use capabilities and improved web research. This new model will be the default for ChatGPT's Thinking mode and is available as GPT-5.4 Pro for enterprise and API customers, though with increased token costs. The company is focusing on productivity tools as a potential avenue for sustainable business growth, aiming to generate higher quality answers faster.
Anthropic is reportedly back in talks with the Defense Department
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is reportedly in renewed talks with the US Defense Department to resolve a contract dispute that could lead to the company being labeled a supply chain risk. The negotiations previously broke down over Anthropic's concerns about its AI being used for mass surveillance. The company had refused to remove specific language from the contract, leading to a potential cancellation of their existing deal and a directive from President Trump for government agencies to cease using Anthropic's technology.
'We shouldn't have rushed to get this out on Friday': OpenAI hastily amends the terms of its controversial deal with the US Department of War as CEO Sam Altman claims it's been a 'good learning experience'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the company is amending its deal with the US Department of War following public backlash. The revised terms explicitly prohibit the intentional use of OpenAI's AI for domestic surveillance of U.S. persons and nationals, and for directing autonomous weapons systems. Altman acknowledged the initial rush to finalize the deal was a mistake and a valuable learning experience.
Why Do Game Console Prices Keep Going Up?
The ongoing global chip shortage, exacerbated by the massive demand for AI data centers, is driving up prices for gaming consoles and PC components. This situation is leading to longer console generations, potential consolidation in the PC building market, and a shift towards cloud gaming as a more accessible option for consumers. While the shortage presents challenges, it could also lead to developers focusing more on optimizing games for existing hardware, potentially resulting in better-designed and more accessible gaming experiences in the long run.
