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Anduril appears in 10 stories we have published between September 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Policy and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Anthropic, OpenAI and Palantir.
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AI labs buy data from defunct startups, raising legal and ethical concerns
AI laboratories are increasingly turning to datasets from defunct startups to fuel their training models, a trend that raises significant legal and ethical questions. Meanwhile, advances in interspecies communication and other technological developments highlight the broader implications of AI’s rapid evolution.
29 October 2026
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AI labs buy data from defunct startups, raising legal and ethical concerns
AI labs are purchasing datasets from shutdown startups to train models, sparking debates over legality, ethics, and the future of AI development.
Palmer Luckey to stay in California to fight billionaire wealth tax
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey says he will not leave California despite a proposed wealth tax that could cost him $3 billion.
Former AI Researcher Testifies as Pentagon Cuts Ties With Anthropic Over Safety Dispute
Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, testifies at a New York City AI hearing as the Pentagon halts use of Anthropic’s tools over safety guardrails.
Flow Engineering raises $50M to bring AI to hardware design
Flow Engineering secures $50M in Series B funding at a $750M valuation to accelerate AI-driven hardware development for aerospace, automotive, and defense industries.
Protego Ventures closes $125M debut fund for defense tech startups
Protego Ventures, an Israeli VC firm led by Lital Leshem and Lee Moser, has closed its $125M debut fund to invest in defense tech startups. Here’s what it means for founders.
UFORCE recruits Formula 1 engineers to build faster, lighter naval drones
Ukrainian defense firm UFORCE is recruiting Formula 1 engineers to redesign its MAGURA naval drones for lighter, faster, and more durable combat use.
UN Debates AI Regulation as Anthropic Clashes with Pentagon Over Voting Control and Supply Risks
The UN Security Council’s first AI safety meeting highlights divides between global regulation efforts and national sovereignty, while legal battles reshape AI governance.
AI border surveillance fails to prevent migrant deaths
An investigation reveals how AI-equipped surveillance towers at the U.S.-Mexico border have failed to prevent hundreds of migrant deaths, despite billion-dollar investments.
Investigation Maps Nearly 4,000 Migrant Deaths Near Border Surveillance Towers
A 15-month investigation by MIT Technology Review reveals gaps in data, transparency, and surveillance technology at the US-Mexico border.
Andreessen Horowitz Launches $42M Academy for Teen Founders
Andreessen Horowitz launches The Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a for-profit alternative to college for teens. Backed by $42M, the program starts in 2027 with tech industry support.