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White House Rushes to Add Controversial AI Chatbot to Approved Vendors

Aug 29, 2025

WIRED

The White House rushes the General Services Administration to add xAI's controversial Grok chatbot, which previously praised Hitler and made antisemitic remarks, to the list of approved vendors 'ASAP' after a planned partnership fell through earlier this summer.

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Anthropic Offers Claude AI Models to U.S. Government for $1 per Agency

Aug 13, 2025

CNBC

Anthropic offers its Claude AI models to all three branches of the U.S. government for $1 per agency for a year, partnering with the General Services Administration to strengthen ties with policymakers and compete for government customers.

Public Sector Government Policy

AI Propels National Renaissance, Fueling Growth and Enhancing Public Services

Jul 23, 2025

GOV.UK

AI revolutionizes the nation, catalyzing a renaissance with soaring economic growth, streamlined public services, and a commitment of £14 billion and 13,250 jobs from private tech firms, fueled by the government's AI Action Plan.

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AI Giants Secure $200M Defense Contracts, Musk Unveils Government AI Suite

Jul 14, 2025

CNBC

AI powerhouses Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Elon Musk's xAI secure lucrative defense contracts worth up to $200 million from the U.S. government, signaling the military's accelerated adoption of cutting-edge AI capabilities for national security, while Musk unveils Grok for Government, an AI suite tailored for government agencies.

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Musk's $1 Spending Cap Cripples Federal Operations

Mar 03, 2025

WIRED

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has imposed a controversial $1 spending cap on federal employee credit cards, crippling operations across agencies by delaying shipments, travel, and preventing employees from ordering essential supplies and equipment.

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