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Pentagon Embraces Musk's Grok AI Amid Tensions with Trump

Jul 15, 2025
POLITICO
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Summary

The Pentagon strikes a $200 million deal with Elon Musk's AI company Grok to utilize its chatbot technology for defense applications, escalating tensions between the tech billionaire and former President Trump.

Key Points

  • The Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok
  • Grok has a $200 million contract with the Defense Department for AI applications
  • The deal comes as the relationship between Trump and Musk continues to deteriorate

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