The trap Anthropic built for itself

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View this email online in your browser  March 01, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 The trap Anthropic built for itself: Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind and others have long promised to govern themselves responsibly. Now, in the absence of rules, there's not a lot to protect them. Read More Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.?: Netflix's co-CEO reportedly told Trump, "I took your advice." Read More India disrupts access to popular developer platform Supabase with blocking order: India, one of Supabase's biggest markets, is seeing patchy access after a government block order. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Prices go up March 13 Founders and VCs, this conference is built for you. Join 1,100+ founders and investors of all stages for a highly curated, all-day summit in June, designed to connect capital and companies. From tactical workshops to candid Q&A and curated meetings, it's where scale, growth, and deal flow happen. Save up to $300 on your pass by March 13. Or save up to 30% with a group. Register Now Sunday Must-Reads Pentagon moves to designate Anthropic as a supply-chain risk: "We don't need it, we don't want it, and will not do business with them again," the president wrote in the post. Read More Musk bashes OpenAI in deposition, saying 'nobody committed suicide because of Grok': In his lawsuit against OpenAI, Musk touted xAI safety compared with ChatGPT. A few months later, xAI's Grok flooded X with nonconsensual nude images. Read More OpenAI fires employee for using confidential info on prediction markets: The company said such trades violates its internal company policies about using confidential information for personal gain. Read More Xiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra slim powerbank: We round up everything Xiaomi announced at its Mobile World Congress event. Read More OpenAI's Sam Altman announces Pentagon deal with 'technical safeguards': OpenAI's CEO claims its new defense contract includes protections addressing the same issues that became a flashpoint for Anthropic. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Enhance tech to get 30% higher quality leads at Disrupt Exhibiting at Disrupt puts your company in front of 10,000+ decision-makers and VCs, powered by upgraded lead-capture technology that drives up to 30% higher-intent connections. Limited tables position your brand at the center of three days of high-volume Expo Hall traffic. Secure your table early. Get Exhibit Table Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum. Sign up! Last but Not Least Anthropic's Claude rises to No. 2 in the App Store following Pentagon dispute: Anthropic's chatbot Claude seems to have benefited from the attention around the company's fraught negotiations with the Pentagon. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

Musk bashes OpenAI in deposition, saying 'nobody committed suicide because of Grok'

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View this email online in your browser  February 27, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Musk bashes OpenAI in deposition, saying 'nobody committed suicide because of Grok': In his lawsuit against OpenAI, Musk touted xAI safety compared with ChatGPT. A few months later, xAI's Grok flooded X with nonconsensual nude images. Read More Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: What's actually at stake?: Anthropic and the Pentagon are clashing over AI use in autonomous weapons and surveillance, raising high-stakes questions about national security, corporate control, and who sets the rules for military AI. Read More ChatGPT reaches 900M weekly active users: OpenAI shared the new numbers as part of its announcement that it has raised $110 billion in private funding. Read More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! A message from Fidelity Stop Guessing What Fundraising Requires Cap table. Pitch deck. Investor updates. Diligence. The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips you with the core materials founders can use to raise with confidence. Download the Kit  Afternoon Must-Reads Ultrahuman bets on redesigned smart ring to win back US market after Oura dispute: Ultrahuman's Ring Pro promises 15-day battery life and a $479 price tag as the wearables maker expands its health-tech push. Read More Pentagon moves to designate Anthropic as a supply-chain risk: "We don't need it, we don't want it, and will not do business with them again," the president wrote in the post. Read More Employees at Google and OpenAI support Anthropic's Pentagon stand in open letter: While Anthropic has an existing partnership with the Pentagon, the AI company has remained firm that its technology not be used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weaponry. Read More OpenAI raises $110B in one of the largest private funding rounds in history: The new funding consists of a $50 billion investment from Amazon as well as $30 billion each from Nvidia and SoftBank, against a $730 billion valuation. Read More Last 24 hours to get TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets at the lowest rates of the year: The lowest rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end after today. Prices go up at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't miss connecting with 10,000 founders, investors, and operators, and key takeaways from 250+ industry leaders. Register now to save up to $680, or up to 30% on group passes. Read More A message from Stripe Complimentary pass to Sessions with code s26techcrunch100 Join Stripe at Sessions 2026—the internet economy conference—happening April 29–30 in San Francisco. Join fellow business leaders, founders, and developers to explore the latest in financial technology, global commerce, and strategies for growth. Register with code s26techcrunch100 for a complimentary pass. Register Now You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least Apple and Netflix team up to air Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix : As Netflix continues its live sports push, the company has partnered with Apple to air the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107