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Warren Pressures Pentagon on xAI's Cybersecurity Risks

3/16/2026

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for information on the Pentagon's decision to grant xAI access to classified networks.
She warns Grok could threaten safety and cybersecurity due to data leaks and weak controls.
The Pentagon previously questioned Grok's alignment with government ethics.
Her letter requests details of the xAI agreement and how risks will be addressed, with a response due by March 27.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for information on the Pentagon's decision to grant xAI access to classified networks.
She warns Grok could threaten safety and cybersecurity due to data leaks and weak controls.
The Pentagon previously questioned Grok's alignment with government ethics.
Her letter requests details of the xAI agreement and how risks will be addressed, with a response due by March 27.