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The Pentagon’s Claude Use in Iran Is a Reminder that Anthropic Never Objected to Military Use

Gizmodo - Mar 01, 2026 3:55pm EST

Trump orders feds to drop ‘woke’ Anthropic after AI spat

Register UK - Mar 01, 2026 3:54pm EST

Sen. Lindsey Graham says it is not the job of the U.S. to determine Iran's next leader

The Republican senator has been a top supporter of the president's decision to strike Iran.

NBC News - Mar 01, 2026 2:48pm EST

Iran networks suffer losses amid airstrikes, showing digital evolution of conflicts

A massive cyberattack during strikes on Iran highlights digital warfare's growing role in modern conflict, offering cybersecurity lessons as global networks become vulnerable.

Fox News - Mar 01, 2026 2:23pm EST

3 killed, 14 injured in shooting at bar near University of Texas in Austin

The suspect was shot and killed by officers who arrived to the scene early Sunday morning, according to the Austin Police Department.

NBC News - Mar 01, 2026 2:14pm EST

In Texas, a contentious Republican primary goes down to the wire -- The primary battle for the Republican nod in Texas' U.S. Senate race illustrates tensions between factions of the GOP. Some national Republicans are concerned the seat could be at risk. -- Henry Gass

Christian Science Monitor - Mar 01, 2026 2:06pm EST

Kelly Osbourne slams online commenters scrutinizing her body at the Brit Awards

“There is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something,” said Osbourne, who accepted a lifetime achievement award on behalf of her late father.

NBC News - Mar 01, 2026 1:59pm EST

The 5 Big ‘Known Unknowns’ of Donald Trump’s New War With Iran

Wired News - Mar 01, 2026 1:05pm EST

BOFH: Nobody would go live with the mirror system, surely

Register UK - Mar 01, 2026 12:27pm EST

US military reportedly used Claude in Iran strikes despite Trump’s ban

Guardian UK - Mar 01, 2026 12:12pm EST

Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions

Guardian UK - Mar 01, 2026 11:19am EST

Inside Anthropic’s Killer-Robot Dispute With the Pentagon

The Atlantic - Mar 01, 2026 10:35am EST

'Silent failure at scale': The AI risk that can tip the business world into disorder

As AI systems become more complex the risk of surpassing human comprehension, not intelligence, could lead to chaos, artificial intelligence experts warn.

CNBC - Mar 01, 2026 9:26am EST

Anthropic's Claude hits No. 2 on Apple's top free apps list after Pentagon rejection

OpenAI's ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple's rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction.

CNBC - Mar 01, 2026 9:18am EST

Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete Review: $1,700 Worth of Robot Vacuum Problems

Gizmodo - Mar 01, 2026 9:03am EST

Chocolate 'Boner' Syrup Recalled for Actually Containing Viagra Ingredient

Gizmodo - Mar 01, 2026 6:09am EST

Open source package repositories face sustainability crisis

Register UK - Mar 01, 2026 5:27am EST

Cardinal found with forbidden phone during conclave to elect Pope Leo, book says

Clerics taking part in a conclave take a vow not to communicate with the outside world and surrender their phones and all other communication devices during proceedings.

NBC News - Mar 01, 2026 5:12am EST

Can 'friction-maxxing' fix your focus?

With technology offering instant gratification and quick thrills, experts explain how adding friction to our day-to-day can help heal our attention span and deepen our sense of self.

BBC News - Mar 01, 2026 4:53am EST

Live updates: Trump urges regime change as Iran's supreme leader is killed after U.S., Israel attack

Questions remain over who succeed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who Iranian state media said was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes. According to Iran’s constitution, electing his successor will fall to an 88-member body of clerics.

NBC News - Mar 01, 2026 3:02am EST

US military used Claude AI in Iran strikes hours after Trump banned Anthropic: Report

Amid the ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran, a Wall Street Journal report revealed that the American military used artificial-intelligence software from San Francisco-based startup Anthropic to plan the major airstrike against Tehran.

First Post - Mar 01, 2026 2:59am EST

Trump orders US government to end ties with Anthropic, Pentagon labels AI firm a supply-chain risk

US President Donald Trump ordered a six month phase out of Anthropic products after the Pentagon labeled the AI firm a supply chain risk. The company plans a legal challenge, while OpenAI moves closer to deeper Defence Department deployment agreements.

First Post - Mar 01, 2026 2:26am EST

Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul as conflict intensifies

The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes against government installations over the past week following accusations, which it denies, that it harbors militants.

NBC News - Mar 01, 2026 2:10am EST

Anthropic out, OpenAI in: Sam Altman announces deal with Pentagon to deploy AI models

Under the deal, OpenAI and the Pentagon have agreed on two core safety principles that prohibit domestic mass surveillance and require human accountability in decisions involving the use of force, including autonomous weapons systems

First Post - Mar 01, 2026 1:20am EST