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OpenAI announced that its newest model, GPT-5.5-Cyber, will be released in a tightly controlled rollout aimed at trusted cybersecurity professionals. CEO Sam Altman said the deployment will begin within days and will be limited to a vetted group of "cyber defenders" as the company works with the broader ecosystem and government agencies to define secure access. No technical specifications have been released, but the model appears to be a specialized offshoot of the recently launched GPT-5.5. The move follows a pattern of AI firms withholding powerful models from the public amid concerns about misuse. Ler mais

A Boston Consulting Group study warns that the global push for national large‑language models is largely unrealistic. The report argues that full AI sovereignty is a fantasy for most countries and recommends focusing on "AI resilience" instead. It points to South Korea’s AI voucher program, which subsidizes small and midsize firms to adopt existing AI tools, as a practical template that could spread useful AI across everyday businesses and services. Ler mais

The White House is preparing an executive order that would prohibit the use of Anthropic's AI tools across federal agencies. The move follows Anthropic's legal challenge to a Trump administration designation that labeled the company a supply‑chain risk. During a court hearing, the Justice Department declined to promise that no further penalties would be imposed, and a judge set a preliminary hearing date for late March. The dispute stems from Anthropic's refusal to allow its technology to be used by the Pentagon for any lawful purpose, raising concerns about surveillance and autonomous weaponry. The case highlights tensions between the government’s national‑security claims and the tech industry's ethical standards. Ler mais

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei voiced concerns about the use of artificial intelligence for mass domestic surveillance, calling it incompatible with democratic values. He also warned that fully autonomous weapon systems are not yet reliable enough for lethal targeting decisions, though he acknowledged a potential future role in national defense. Amodei’s statements highlight tensions between AI innovation, government policy, and ethical considerations, drawing criticism from some political figures who have labeled the firm as radical. Ler mais

Caitlin Kalinowski, the robotics hardware lead at OpenAI, announced her resignation on X, citing the company’s rapid agreement with the Department of Defense without sufficient safeguards. She warned that surveillance of Americans and lethal autonomous weapons deserve more deliberation. OpenAI confirmed the departure, acknowledging strong public views and reiterating its red lines against domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons. The resignation marks a high‑profile reaction to the Pentagon deal, which follows Anthropic’s refusal to relax similar guardrails. CEO Sam Altman said the agreement would be amended to prohibit spying on Americans. Ler mais

The Trump administration halted all federal use of Anthropic's artificial‑intelligence technology after the company declined to allow its tools to be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked a national‑security law to blacklist Anthropic, jeopardizing a contract worth up to $200 million and potentially barring the firm from future defense work. The move has sparked debate over AI safety commitments, industry self‑regulation, and the need for binding government oversight. Ler mais

Anthropic's CEO has clashed with the Defense Secretary over the Department of Defense's desire to use the company's AI models for any lawful purpose. Anthropic insists its technology should not be employed for mass surveillance of Americans or fully autonomous weapons without human oversight. The Pentagon argues that vendor restrictions should not limit military operations and has warned of labeling Anthropic a supply‑chain risk if the company does not comply. The dispute highlights a broader struggle over who controls powerful AI systems—private developers or the government. Ler mais

India is hosting a four‑day AI Impact Summit that brings together executives from leading AI labs and Big Tech, as well as heads of state. The event expects 250,000 visitors and features appearances by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, among others. India has earmarked $1.1 billion for a state‑backed venture‑capital fund targeting AI and advanced‑manufacturing startups. Major deals were announced, including Blackstone’s majority stake in AI startup Neysa, a $15 million Series A for data‑center power solutions firm C2i, and partnerships between AMD and TCS, Anthropic and Infosys, and OpenAI and the Tata Group. The summit also highlighted ambitious plans for AI data‑center construction, new product launches, and concerns about AI’s impact on the IT services sector. Ler mais

The acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) unintentionally uploaded documents marked "for official use only" to a public version of ChatGPT. The uploads triggered internal warnings and raised concerns about the potential exposure of unclassified yet sensitive information to millions of users. DHS officials confirmed that staff normally use approved AI tools that keep data within federal networks. An investigation is underway to determine possible administrative or disciplinary actions, including warnings, retraining, or security clearance consequences. Ler mais