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The Weekend

AI’s Enthusiasm Chasm

By Abram Brown · Mar 21, 2026 7:00am PDT
Welcome, Weekenders! In this newsletter:• The Big Read: A rising star at Microsoft has a challenging new job• Defense Tech: Anduril’s big bet? An Ohio weapons factory • Tech Culture: Fat with funding, AI startups binge on private parties• Plus, Recommendations—our weekly pop culture picks: “Blood Will Tell”; “The Complex” and “This Is Where... Welcome, Weekenders! In this newsletter:• The Big Read: A rising star at Microsoft has a...
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Deep Research

Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: What’s at Stake for AI Labs

By The Information Staff · Mar 11, 2026 11:49am PDT
The legal battle between Anthropic and the United States Department of Defense is testing the limits of how much control AI companies can retain over the use of their models. The case highlights the trade-offs between ethical guardrails, federal contracts, and talent retention in an industry under growing government scrutiny. We asked Deep... The legal battle between Anthropic and the United States Department of Defense is testing the...
Microsoft President Brad Smith testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in May. Photo by Getty Images.
Org Charts

Org Chart: The Microsoft Legal Staff Girding for Cloud-Bundling Suits

By Aaron Holmes · Mar 10, 2026 8:00am PDT · 1 comment
Microsoft is facing a new cluster of antitrust probes over whether it has illegally monopolized the cloud and software markets. As it gears up for battle, it’s been reorganizing the top ranks of its legal and policy department. Over the past year, Microsoft has shifted at least four executives into new roles within the legal teams under... Microsoft is facing a new cluster of antitrust probes over whether it has illegally monopolized...