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Pentagon Bans Troops from Elite Schools Amid AI Negotiations

3/1/2026

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a ban on active-duty troops attending Harvard, Princeton, and Yale, citing concerns over woke ideologies.
A leaked Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) notification indicated that troops should prepare alternative education plans.
The Pentagon is negotiating with Anthropic over its AI technology, with Hegseth demanding full control for military use.
Anthropic's CEO expressed concerns about surveillance and autonomous weapons, saying safeguards are required before complying.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a ban on active-duty troops attending Harvard, Princeton, and Yale, citing concerns over woke ideologies.
A leaked Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) notification indicated that troops should prepare alternative education plans.
The Pentagon is negotiating with Anthropic over its AI technology, with Hegseth demanding full control for military use.
Anthropic's CEO expressed concerns about surveillance and autonomous weapons, saying safeguards are required before complying.