Anthropic Sues Pentagon
According to AP, “AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo ‘supply chain risk’ designation”, the firm says the label is unlawful and defends limits on military use; the case spotlights fragile AI SUPPLY-CHAIN and free-speech risks. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-trump-pentagon-hegseth-ai-104c6c39306f1adeea3b637d2c1c601b). ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/104c6c39306f1adeea3b637d2c1c601b))
OpenAI Amends Pentagon Deal
According to Reuters, “OpenAI amending deal with Pentagon, CEO Altman says”, OpenAI says it will add contractual safeguards to bar domestic surveillance and restrict intelligence-agency use after internal backlash and a senior robotics resignation, renewing debate over MILITARY oversight of AI. [Reuters via WSAU](https://wsau.com/2026/03/02/openai-amending-deal-with-pentagon-ceo-altman-says/). ([wsau.com](https://wsau.com/2026/03/02/openai-amending-deal-with-pentagon-ceo-altman-says/))
Nvidia’s Photonics Bet
According to Tom’s Hardware, “Nvidia invests $4 billion into photonics firms in a bid to bolster data center interconnect supply chains…”, Nvidia pledged $2B each to Lumentum and Coherent to secure optical interconnects, highlighting that DATA-MOVEMENT bottlenecks now rival chips as the next strategic frontier for AI infrastructure. [Tom’s Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nvidia-invests-usd4-billion-into-photonics-firms-in-a-bid-to-bolster-data-center-interconnect-supply-chains-lumentum-and-coherent-investment-to-fund-u-s-r-and-d-and-manufacturing-facilities-supports-capacity-rights-and-future-access). ([tomshardware.com](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nvidia-invests-usd4-billion-into-photonics-firms-in-a-bid-to-bolster-data-center-interconnect-supply-chains-lumentum-and-coherent-investment-to-fund-u-s-r-and-d-and-manufacturing-facilities-supports-capacity-rights-and-future-access))
Inflation — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Consumer Price Index News Release – 2026 M02 Results”: CPI rose 0.3% in February and 2.4% year‑over‑year, led by shelter and food with energy up 0.6%, showing inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_03112026.htm)
Fed independence — According to the Associated Press, “Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department’s investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell”: A federal judge blocked DOJ subpoenas seeking Fed records tied to a $2.5B renovation, finding the probes appeared aimed at pressuring Powell and raising concerns about political interference. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/0fdd36447a6aa8ae3e7125930d03950f)
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