February 26, 2026 ongoing Get alerts for axios.com

Summary: Axios reports Pentagon move to blacklist Anthropic

Why It Matters: The news highlights a major shift in how the government views AI safety and national security. This could change how tech companies work with the military.

What Changed:

  • The main headline changed from Trump's tariff plans to a scoop about the Pentagon blacklisting Anthropic.
  • New top stories were added about a Trump-Zelensky phone call and tech giants signing an AI electricity pledge.
  • The "Latest" section was updated with news on Nvidia earnings and Kalshi trading suspensions.
  • The featured image was updated to show Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine.
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