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Pentagon Signs $200 Million Deal with Elon Musk’s xAI for Federal Use of Grok
The Pentagon has entered into a $200 million contract with Elon Musk’s AI company xAI to deploy its chatbot Grok across federal agencies, local governments, and national security operations. The deal enables purchases through the General Services Administration and is part of the new “Grok for Government” initiative. Despite Musk’s recent public rift with President Trump and Grok’s controversial antisemitic outputs, xAI has upgraded the model and positioned it as a national asset. Grok, integrated into X (formerly Twitter), is marketed as a less filtered alternative to other AI tools. (Read More) CBS News Rating
Foreign Journalists in the U.S. Report Self-Censorship Amid Trump Immigration Crackdowns
Non-citizen journalists in the U.S. are increasingly self-censoring amid fears of retaliation under the Trump administration’s immigration and free speech policies. Journalists like Luz Mely Reyes and Stephanie Ochoa Orozco cite surveillance, social media monitoring, and threats of deportation as reasons for avoiding sensitive topics. Several have erased bylines, deleted accounts, and altered behavior when traveling. The environment is also impacting federally affiliated journalists, with layoffs at Voice of America leaving many vulnerable to deportation. Critics argue the administration is creating a climate of fear for immigrant reporters. (Read More) Poynter Rating
Meta Sparks Controversy with Massive AI Data Centers Named Prometheus and Hyperion
Meta is building multi-gigawatt data centers in the U.S. to advance its Superintelligence Lab and AI capabilities, naming the facilities Prometheus and Hyperion. The Hyperion facility in Louisiana is projected to consume enough electricity to power 4 million homes annually and use hundreds of thousands of gallons of water daily. Critics warn of severe environmental and community impacts, referencing past issues like water shortages near Meta’s Atlanta data center. The initiative is part of Meta’s strategy to outpace AI rivals OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. (Read More) MediaPost Rating
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