AI #166: Google Sells Out
OpenAI has released GPT-5.5, a model that is competitive with Anthropic's top offerings. DeepSeek has also released v4, focusing on efficiency with a 1 million token context window, though it is not considered a frontier model. Separately, Google has signed a controversial contract with the Department of War for its Gemini model, agreeing to remove safety barriers upon request, which is seen as a more significant concession than OpenAI's actions. Anthropic faces continued scrutiny, while discussions around AI regulation and existential risk are ongoing. AI
IMPACT New frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic are pushing capabilities, while Google's contract with the DoD raises significant safety and policy concerns.