Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks
2026-05-01 · TechCrunch
The Pentagon is now handing classified military networks to Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS for AI deployment — because what could possibly go wrong with AI on secret government systems? The move comes after the DOD's messy breakup with Anthropic over usage terms, proving that when one AI vendor says 'maybe don't use our tech for warfare,' the military just shops around. Nothing says 'responsible AI adoption' like a defense department speed-dating AI companies for classified operations.