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Trump news at a glance: president blasts AI company for standing firm on safety guardrails US military wants lifted

The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room in Arlington, Virginia.
‘US defense officials have for weeks been pushing for unfettered access to Anthropic’s Claude AI system’s capabilities.’ Photograph: Alexander Drago/Reuters

Donald Trump said Friday he will direct all federal agencies to “IMMEDIATELY CEASE” all use of artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic.

The US Department of Defense and Anthropic hit an impasse with neither side backing down as a deadline for an agreement lapsed on Friday afternoon. The Pentagon had demanded the AI company loosen ethical guidelines on its systems or face severe consequences.

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