Anthropic has partnered with AWS and Palantir to provide AI models to U.S. defence and intelligence agencies. AI-related federal contracts in the U.S. have increased significantly, with the Department of Defense as a major player. Other tech companies like Meta and Microsoft have made similar partnerships for defence applications.
The US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency appointed its first Chief AI Officer to refresh AI strategy, inventory AI initiatives, implement generative AI, provide secure access to top AI models, and establish governance. The new strategy is expected after 2024. This appointment aligns with recent federal directives.
