Defense Chief Clashes with AI CEO Over Military Systems

A major policy dispute has erupted between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei over the control and ethics of AI in military operations.

Javier Rodriguez

Feb 28, 2026

Latest Articles

Tech Policy•7 hours ago

OpenAI Fires Employee for Prediction Market Insider Trading

OpenAI has fired an employee for using confidential company data to place bets on prediction markets, highlighting a growing insider trading problem in tech.

Science AI•15 hours ago

AI Now Translating Brain Signals into Speech and Images

Scientists are using artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces to translate thoughts into text, speech, and even visual images, offering new hope for paralyzed patients.

AI Politics•16 hours ago

AI Redefines the American Language Debate

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the long-standing debate over English proficiency in the U.S., offering new tools that challenge traditional ideas of integration.

AI Politics•17 hours ago

US Government Halts Use of Anthropic AI After Standoff

The White House has ordered a government-wide halt to the use of AI from American company Anthropic, which the Pentagon has now labeled a national security risk.

Business Tech•yesterday

Burger King Tests AI Headsets in 500 US Stores

Burger King is testing OpenAI-powered headsets in 500 US restaurants to streamline operations, manage inventory, and enhance customer service through real-time data and alerts.

Subscriptions•yesterday

Financial Times Offers New Digital Subscription Plans

The Financial Times has launched new digital subscription plans, offering essential, complete, and print-digital bundles with flexible access and cost savings.

AI Ethics•yesterday

AI Boyfriends Offer New Form of Romance in China

A growing number of young women in China are turning to AI chatbots for romantic companionship, a trend that challenges traditional social norms and has drawn government attention.

AI Ethics•yesterday

AI Chatbot Used in Las Vegas Attack, Raising Ethical Alarms

A 2025 Las Vegas explosion was planned using OpenAI's ChatGPT, new documents reveal. The incident has sparked a major ethical debate on whether AI firms have a duty to warn authorities of potential vi

AI Workforce•yesterday

Block Cuts 4,000 Jobs Citing AI Efficiency

Financial technology firm Block, co-founded by Jack Dorsey, is cutting its workforce by 40%, laying off over 4,000 employees due to AI-driven efficiency.