Pentagon's AI Partnerships Exclude Anthropic Amid Security Concerns

The Pentagon has signed AI deals with seven firms to enhance capabilities on classified networks, excluding Anthropic due to security concerns. This episode covers this significant development along with a landmark court ruling in China on AI-driven layoffs, and Meta's strategic acquisition to boost humanoid AI capabilities. We also report on Canonical's infrastructure facing a DDoS attack, Russia's cautious approach to AI in healthcare, and new Oscar rules emphasizing human authorship. Additionally, Juanma Moreno's AI ministry pledge and Nebius's acquisition of Eigen AI are highlighted.