Big Tech

Why AI Companies Are Now Racing to Build Weapons (After Swearing They Never Would)

The $23 Billion Question That’s Reshaping AI The standoff between Anthropic and the Pentagon isn’t just another tech news story. It’s a seismic shift that reveals how quickly principles can crumble when national security—and massive profits—are at stake. Here’s what’s happening: Anthropic, the AI safety company that built Claude (ChatGPT’s main rival), is now in heated negotiations with the Department of Defense. The same company that positioned itself as the “ethical AI” alternative is being pulled into the military-industrial complex.

March 13, 2026 Read more →

Big Tech Set to Invest $650 Billion in AI Infrastructure

What Happened Bridgewater Associates has released a forecast predicting that major technology companies will collectively invest around $650 billion in AI infrastructure and capabilities throughout 2026. The investment projection comes as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the technology landscape and drive unprecedented capital allocation decisions across the industry. While the specific methodology behind Bridgewater’s forecast has not been detailed in available reports, the hedge fund’s analysis suggests this investment level represents a significant escalation from current AI spending patterns across the technology sector.

February 23, 2026 Read more →