Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI granted up to $200 million for AI work from Defense Department

CNBC July 14, 2025
Ashley Capoot

Key Points

– The U.S. Department of Defense on Monday said it’s granting contract awards of up to $200 million to several AI companies.

– The DoD’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office said the awards will help the agency accelerate its adoption of AI solutions.

– The recipients of the contract awards include Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI.

The U.S. Department of Defense on Monday said it’s granting contract awards of up to $200 million for artificial intelligence development at Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI.

The DoD’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office said the awards will help the agency accelerate its adoption of “advanced AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges.” The companies will work to develop...

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