DTH-6-150x150 AI music startup Suno claims 2M paid subscribers, Ultrahuman launches third-gen Ring Pro, HoloLens headsets get repurposed for military cargo inspections.

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Pentagon Blacklists Anthropic

The Pentagon labeled Anthropic a “supply chain risk” after the company refused to remove safeguards limiting military use of its Claude AI, citing concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. The decision cancels Anthropic’s contract, worth up to $200 million, and requires federal agencies and contractors to stop using Claude within six months, disrupting classified military systems.

Source: Axios | Bloomberg

Suno Hits 2 Million Paid Subscribers

AI music startup Suno now has 2 million paid users and $300 million in annual recurring revenue, according to CEO Mikey Shulman. The platform has served over 100 million users with strong weekly retention and positions itself as a creative alternative to passive streaming. Growth follows a $250 million funding round amid broader AI music sector momentum.

Source: Billboard

US Military Shoots Down CBP Drone

The military accidentally downed a Customs and Border Protection drone with an anti-drone laser near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting a temporary FAA airspace closure. Officials said the drone was seen as a potential threat. This is the second laser-related shutdown near the US-Mexico border this month; an earlier incident involved firing at a party balloon.

Source: The Verge

Ultrahuman Launches Ring Pro 3

Ultrahuman introduced its third-gen Ring Pro at $479, featuring 15-day battery life, improved sensors, and a dual-core processor, with preorders open globally (excluding the U.S.) for March shipments. The company also unveiled Jade, a real-time AI health system available to all users without a subscription. The launch follows a 2025 patent dispute with Oura that blocked U.S. imports.

Source: TechCrunch

Truth Social Spin-Off Talks

Trump Media & Technology Group is discussing spinning off Truth Social as a separate publicly traded company after its planned merger with fusion startup TAE Technologies. Under the proposal, Truth Social and other TMTG businesses would merge with a SPAC, while the TMTG-TAE entity retains the balance sheet and fusion assets. The deal is expected to close mid-2026.

Source: Axios

Netflix Withdraws WBD Bid

Netflix pulled its bid for part of Warner Bros. Discovery after WBD’s board favored Paramount Skydance’s all-cash $31 per share offer for the full company. Netflix’s $27.75 per share offer was declined. The deal leaves Netflix with a breakup fee, while WBD CEO David Zaslav supports the Paramount combination.

Source: CNBC

CISA Gets New Acting Director

CISA’s acting administrator Madhu Gottumukkala will move to DHS as director of strategic implementation. Nick Anderson, executive assistant director for cybersecurity, becomes acting CISA director. Sean Plankey has been nominated for the permanent role but has not yet had a hearing.

Source: ABC News

Block Cuts 40% of Workforce

Block, which runs Square and CashApp, is laying off over 4,000 employees, or 40% of its workforce. The company says the reductions support smaller teams and AI integration. U.S. staff will receive 20 weeks of base salary, vested equity, health care, and a $5,000 transition stipend.

Source: TechCrunch

HoloLens Repurposed for Military Cargo

Microsoft HoloLens headsets are being used by Air Force personnel in Aviano, Italy, to remotely guide Army soldiers in Vicenza for cargo inspections, allowing real-time feedback. The program improves efficiency compared to the Army’s 2018 IVAS system. Microsoft ended HoloLens development in 2024, with support continuing through 2027.

Source: The Register

Meta Prioritized Growth Over Child Safety

Internal Meta documents show Instagram prioritized growth over child safety for years. Tests dating to 2019 found algorithms recommended teen accounts to adults with “groomer-esque” behavior. Safety fixes were slow, and default privacy for under-16s wasn’t implemented until 2021, with risks persisting in subsequent audits. Meta says protections have improved, including Teen Accounts, content filters, and parental controls.

Source: The Atlantic

Pentagon Blacklists Anthropic As “Supply Chain Risk” – DTH