The Trump administration has directed all federal agencies to immediately halt their use of Anthropic’s AI tools following disputes over military applications of artificial intelligence. The decision came after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to remove restrictions on AI use by the military.
In a statement, the President said, “The federal agencies must transition away from Anthropic’s AI tools within the next six months.” This move follows the Defense Department’s designation of Anthropic as a “supply chain risk,” preventing military collaboration with the AI company.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Anthropic’s stance on limitations, accusing the company of prioritizing Silicon Valley ideology over national security. Anthropic had objected to a proposed deal alteration that would permit broader AI deployment, expressing concerns over potential misuse for lethal autonomous weapons or mass surveillance on U.S. citizens.
While the Pentagon currently avoids such applications, the Trump administration officials oppose restrictions on civilian tech use by the military.
Source: WIRED