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How a Contractor’s Claude Agent Got Into the Pentagon

Source: WIRED AI · OCT 30, 2026

This week on Uncanny Valley, we also discuss Anthropic’s IPO filing and the volunteers gearing up to counter ICE at the midterms.

IN THIS STORY
  • Anthropic
  • Claude

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On Bluesky

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