Big Tech companies have strengthened their ties to the military, encouraged by Donald Trump’s plans to invest $1 trillion in modernizing defenses with AI. Firms such as OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI have secured contracts valued at up to $200 million for AI advancements in defense. Meta is recruiting former Pentagon officials to enhance its military contracts, while the U.S. army has appointed executives from leading tech firms to its new innovation unit, indicating a deepening relationship between technology and military sectors.
Tech companies have begun to embrace military ties, driven by Donald Trump's push for modernization through a $1 trillion investment in advanced technologies, including AI.
AI companies such as OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI have secured contracts up to $200 million to develop their technologies for the Department of Defense.
Meta has actively recruited Pentagon officials to advance its virtual reality and AI services, demonstrating a significant shift in partnerships between Silicon Valley and military entities.
The U.S. army has appointed tech executives from major companies to the newly formed Executive Innovation Corps, further blurring lines between the tech industry and military applications.
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