DoD’s $800M AI Bet Sends a Clear Signal: Compliance Is the New Competitive Edge

Last week, the Department of Defense made headlines by awarding xAI, Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic contracts worth up to $200 million each under a new “Grok for Government” initiative. If you’re in the AI or federal contracting space—especially as a small business—this isn’t just headline news. It’s a roadmap.