Pentagon, tech industry at odds Both sides wary of the other's trustworthiness QUEENIE WONGTribune News Service Mar 24, 2026 Mar 24, 2026 0 Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei addresses the audience as part of a session on AI during the World economic Forum on Jan. 23, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland. FABRICE COFFRINI, GETTY IMAGES Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save QUEENIE WONGTribune News Service ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEkAmpCE:7:4:2= :?E6==:86?46 A@H6C9@FD6 p?E9C@A:4VD 32EE=6 H:E9 E96 !6?E28@? 92D DA2C<65 D@>6 D@F=\D62C49:?8 E92E 4@F=5 C6D92A6 E96 E649 D64E@CVD 4@>A=:42E65 C6=2E:@?D9:A H:E9 H2C 2?5 E96 (9:E6 w@FD6]k^AmkAmp?E9C@A:4 :D E96 $2? uC2?4:D4@\32D65 DE2CEFA 369:?5 E96 492E3@E r=2F56 2?5 D@>6 @7 E96 >@DE A@H6C7F= px @? E96 >2C<6E] x? :ED ?68@E:2E:@?D H:E9 E96 >:=:E2CJ[ :E 92D 56>2?565 8F2C5C2:=D @? 9@H :ED E649?@=@8J :D FD65]k^AmkAm%96 >:=:E2CJ D2:5 :E C67FD65 E@ 36 369@=56? E@ 2 4@CA@C2E:@? 2?5 AFD965 324<[ =236=:?8 p?E9C@A:4 2 E9C62E 2<:? 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Related to this story Most Popular One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell. Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system. McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations." ‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.” Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
