Two defense tech giants, Palantir and Anduril, are in talks with tech firms like SpaceX and OpenAI to create a consortium to compete for Pentagon contracts, aiming to challenge established defense contractors like Lockheed Martin. The goal is to establish a new generation of defense contractors and provide the government with cutting-edge technology more efficiently. Initial partnerships may be announced in January, following an integration between Palantir’s AI Platform and Anduril’s Lattice software.
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Woman charged in liquor store shooting, Chicago police say
A woman, Angeles Flores, was arrested and charged for a shooting at a liquor store in New City that left five people injured. The incident occurred after an argument between two groups inside the store, where Flores and a male companion fired shots at the victims. Flores is facing multiple felony counts for attempted first degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm, and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Full Article
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