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Podcast episode · March 12, 2026

Microsoft Supports Anthropic in Pentagon AI Supply-Chain Legal Battle

Microsoft supports Anthropic in a legal battle against the Pentagon's supply chain designation, which could affect federal contracts. This episode covers the implications of this case on US AI vendors and their market access. Additionally, Iran's IRGC threatens US tech firms, expanding its conflict to tech infrastructure in Israel and Gulf states. The US investigates AI's role in an Iranian school bombing, questioning AI's involvement in military operations. Other stories include Meta's expansion of anti-scam tools, its acquisition of Moltbook, and Microsoft's integration of Claude with 365 apps.

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