Trump admin blacklists Anthropic as AI firm refuses Pentagon demands:
"The Leftwing nut jobs at Anthropic have made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying to STRONG-ARM the ...
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US Government Halts Anthropic AI UsageAnthropic faces a six-month phase-out after refusing Pentagon demands on unrestricted AI use in military applications.
- President Trump ordered all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology within six months.
- The Pentagon designated Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk following the startup's refusal to comply with usage demands.
- Anthropic plans to legally challenge the designation and raised concerns about its AI being used for autonomous weapons or mass surveillance.
- Lawmakers criticized the move, warning it could jeopardize defense readiness and deter private sector collaboration with the government.
Therefore, I am directing EVERY Federal Agency in the United States Government to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic's technology.— Donald J. Trump, in a Truth Social post
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