Why an AI Lab Is Blocking Military Use of Its Model—In 2025
What Changed and Why It Matters Big Tech has reopened the door to defense. In 2024–25, OpenAI and Google removed explicit bans on military applications, signaling a new posture toward…
How a neurodiverse AI startup beat Scale AI for a US intel deal
What Changed and Why It Matters A small, neurodiverse-focused AI startup reportedly won a seven-year US intelligence data-labeling contract. Bloomberg reported that Scale AI lost the bid to a smaller…
A smaller startup beats Scale AI for a $708M US intel contract
What Changed and Why It Matters A lesser-known startup won a seven-year US intelligence data-labeling contract, reportedly worth up to $708 million, edging out Scale AI. The award was made…