U.S. Department of Defense

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Last mentioned: 2d ago

Timeline

  1. Pentagon Deadline

    The deadline for Anthropic to accept new contract terms passes without an agreement.

  2. Executive Order

    President Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic technology and labels the company 'Leftwing nut jobs.'

  3. Supply Chain Designation

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth officially designates Anthropic as a supply chain risk.

  4. Negotiations Collapse

    Anthropic issues a statement saying it cannot accede to the Pentagon's demands for unrestricted AI use.

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Security Bearish

Trump Bans Anthropic from Federal Use Over Military AI Ethics Dispute

President Trump has ordered all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic’s AI technology following a public standoff over military usage rights and safety protocols. The move, which includes a 'supply chain risk' designation by the Pentagon, marks a significant escalation in the conflict between Silicon Valley's ethical frameworks and national security mandates.

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