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Pentagon Awards $200M to AI Firms Amid Controversy

7/15/2025

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The U.S. Department of Defense has taken a bold step by awarding contracts totaling up to $200 million to xAI and three other AI companies, aiming to bolster military capabilities. This move comes amidst backlash over xAI's Grok chatbot, which sparked controversy for its offensive outputs. Nevertheless, the Pentagon remains committed to harnessing cutting-edge AI technology for national security.

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The U.S. Department of Defense has taken a bold step by awarding contracts totaling up to $200 million to xAI and three other AI companies, aiming to bolster military capabilities. This move comes amidst backlash over xAI's Grok chatbot, which sparked controversy for its offensive outputs. Nevertheless, the Pentagon remains committed to harnessing cutting-edge AI technology for national security.