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What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use

A high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic

The Independent UK

‘Cancel ChatGPT’: Sam Altman under fire for Pentagon deal as Anthropic draws red line on mass surveillance

Sam Altman is facing online backlash after announcing that OpenAI has reached an agreement with the US Department of War (DoW) to deploy its AI models within the authority’s classified network, a move that has ignited concerns around mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.

The Times of India

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says 'we are patriotic Americans' committed to defending the U.S. but won't budge on 'red lines'

"I believe we have to defend our country from autocratic adversaries like China and like Russia."

Fortune

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Anthropic Labeled a Supply Chain Risk, Banned from Federal Government Contracts

OpenAI has entered a contract with the Defense Department allowing all lawful use of ChatGPT after Anthropic refused to remove its restrictions on domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems.

Reason

OpenAI sweeps in to snag Pentagon contract after Anthropic labeled 'supply chain risk' in unprecedented move

Anthropic said it would challenge the Pentagon's decision, which outside experts said may be illegal. But the damage to its business may already be done.

Fortune

Katy Perry Shows Support for Anthropic as It Faces US Government Ban Over Refusal to Lift Security Policy

Katy Perry shows support for Anthropic by subscribing to Claude Pro after the US government moved to ban the company over a clash about AI safety and military use.

International Business Times UK

Department of War to Cut Ties With 'Woke Breeding Grounds' Ivy League Universities

The Pentagon, led by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, has cut ties with several elite universities, citing ideological concerns. This move affects military education and funding.

International Business Times UK

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Anthropic Rejects Government Use of Its AI for Surveillance and Weapons — OpenAI Sweeps in and Took the Deal

Anthropic has been blacklisted by the Trump administration after refusing to lift safeguards on its AI model Claude, leading to a contract loss and a debate on AI ethics in warfare.

International Business Times UK

Trump moves to blacklist Anthropic AI from all government work

The penalty is usually reserved for companies from adversarial countries, like China's Huawei.

Axios

OpenAI strikes a deal with the Pentagon, just hours after Trump orders end to Anthropic contracts

The deal comes as rival Anthropic is locked in a more contentious standoff with U.S. defense officials.

Fortune

Trump just banned Anthropic from government use — here’s why its CEO refused the Pentagon’s 'dystopian' request

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is denying the US Department of War's request to use Claude AI for surveillance and warfare – and this is the best AI news we've heard in a while.

TechRadar

Scouting America to reinstate ban on trans children to appease Pentagon

Former Boy Scouts cave to Pete Hegseth as he laments move from ‘focus on God as the ruler of the universe’

The Guardian - US

Trump orders all federal agencies to ‘immediately cease’ using Anthropic technology

Anthropic's main rivals, OpenAI and Google, voiced support for Amodei's stance in an open letter late on Thursday

The Independent UK

Trump orders U.S. government to stop using Anthropic but gives Pentagon six months to phase it out while Hegseth adds supply-chain risk designation

Trump added that if Anthropic doesn’t obey, he will use “the Full Power of the Presidency to make them comply.”

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Reason

Anthropic CEO Refuses Pentagon Demands To Remove Safeguards on Military AI

Dario Amodei penned a public letter explaining the danger of the Defense Department's request to remove certain constraints from Claude, and refusing them outright.

The Independent UK

Hegseth says Boy Scouts agreed to his ‘Back to Basics’ demands over DEI and transgender — and will add a new merit badge

Secretary Hegseth has accused Scouting America of losing their way since allowing girls and LGBTQ+ boys to join

The Independent UK

Pentagon says Scouting America will alter policies to maintain support from US military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Scouting America will alter several policies to maintain its support from the U.S. military

TechRadar

‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei draws a line in the sand in standoff with US government

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has made clear the boundaries of the Pentagon's use for Claude, and the ball is now in Pete Hegseth's court.

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International Business Times UK

Pentagon Moves to Force Anthropic AI Into Military Use or Blacklist It After Demands Rejection

The Pentagon is pressuring AI company Anthropic to adapt its chatbot Claude for military use, sparking a high-stakes standoff over AI ethics and national security.

The Times of India

No surveillance, no lethal weapons: Anthropic just said 'No' to Pete Hegseth and Uncle Sam cannot keep calm

Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has refused Pentagon contract terms pushed by US defence secretary Pete Hegseth that would allow unrestricted military use of its AI. The company insists on explicit bans on mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous lethal weapons, arguing such uses threaten civil liberties and human…

The Independent UK

Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline

A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business

Euronews

Why AI company Anthropic and the US are at a standoff over a military contract

AI company Anthropic and the US Pentagon are at a standoff. Here is all you need to know.

The Times of India

AI use in warfare: Anthropic rejects US demand for ‘unrestricted’ military access

AI firm Anthropic is refusing Pentagon demands for unrestricted use of its technology, citing concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. This public dispute could cost the company its government contract. While open to negotiation, Anthropic warns the Defense Department's stance offers little progress on preventing misuse. Lawmakers criticize the…

The Independent UK

Anthropic AI defies Pentagon over expanded military use of its tech despite Hegseth blacklist threat

The AI model, named Claude, is the only one currently running in the military's classified systems

The Guardian - US

Anthropic says it ‘cannot in good conscience’ allow Pentagon to remove AI checks

Pete Hegseth had threatened to cancel $200m contract unless it was given unfettered access to Claude model

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