Pentagon Sides With Microsoft In $10 Billion Cloud Deal

Pentagon Sides With Microsoft In $10 Billion Cloud Deal

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The transcript discusses a cloud computing contract between the Pentagon and a tech company, aimed at improving military communication and planning through AI. The Jedi project faced initial challenges, with Amazon contesting the bidding process after Microsoft was awarded the contract. Legal disputes ensued, with Amazon alleging bias and political interference, though a government review found no evidence of such claims.

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How did President Trump's views allegedly influence the contract process?

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What did the government watchdog find regarding interference in the contract process?

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