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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.”

Fortune

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.

Reason

‘We don’t know if the models are conscious‘ — Anthropic’s CEO isn’t sure if Claude AI is conscious but he'd probably quite like it if you upgraded to Claude Max just to find out

Anthropic’s CEO raises the question about Claude, and the timing is interesting.

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Claude won't be allowed to engage in mass surveillance or power fully autonomous weapons — Anthropic refuses to lower AI guardrails for the Pentagon

Anthropic CEO has pushed back strongly against the Pentagon's requests to remove AI guardrails from Claude. Anthropic takes a concrete stance against mass surveillance and autonomous killing machines, arguing that the former is undemocratic, while frontier AI is not ready for the latter.

Tom’s Hardware

The Pentagon brands Anthropic CEO a ‘liar’ with a ‘God complex’ as deadline looms

The Department of War has given Anthropic until 5 p.m. Friday to remove restrictions on how the military can use its AI, or face being labeled a national security threat.

Fortune

Sam Altman says OpenAI shares Anthropic's red lines in Pentagon fight

But he still wants a Pentagon deal.

Axios

‘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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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.

International Business Times UK

Anthropic CEO Rejects Pentagon's Ultimatum — Refuses Unrestricted Military Access To AI

Anthropic's CEO refuses Pentagon's demand for unrestricted AI access, citing ethical concerns over military use.

International Business Times UK

Anthropic is standing up to the US Department of War and refusing to remove AI autonomous weapon and mass surveillance safeguards: 'We cannot in good conscience accede to their request'

'We will not knowingly provide a product that puts America’s warfighters and civilians at risk.'

PC Gamer

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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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 Times of India

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

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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

Axios

Anthropic says Pentagon's "final offer" is unacceptable

The company is facing a Friday night deadline to comply or face potentially huge consequences.

Fortune

Anthropic’s Dario Amodei says he spends up to 40% of his time on company culture, not products, because it’s the only thing that will win the AI race

Amodei said constant communication and avoiding “corpo speak” are key to his method.

The Independent UK

Former presidential candidate claims AI will cause ‘jobpocalypse’ among white collar workers within the next 18 months

Former Democratic hopeful Andrew Yang has warned ‘The AI jobpocolypse is real, and it’s underway right now’

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Fortune

In its fight with Hegseth, Anthropic confronts perhaps the biggest crisis in its five-year existence

War Secretary Pete Hegseth has threatened to bar defense contractors from using Anthropic’s Claude AI models unless the company changes some restrictions in its Pentagon contract.

Axios

Scoop: Pentagon takes first step toward blacklisting Anthropic

The Pentagon asked at least two major defense contractors to assess their reliance on Claude.

Reason

Pentagon to Anthropic: If You Won't Let Us Use Your AI for Mass Surveillance or Autonomous Weapons, Expect Punishment

Pete Hegseth has threatened to invoke the Defense Production Act to force Anthropic to come around.

International Business Times

Why Pete Hegseth Is Demanding Anthropic Remove Its AI Safety Limits

Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei until Friday to grant the Pentagon unrestricted access to Claude or face losing its defence contract and a government blacklist designation.

The Guardian - US

US military leaders pressure Anthropic to bend Claude safeguards

Anthropic presents itself as most safety-forward AI firm and Pentagon has threatened penalties if it does not yield

Axios

Hegseth gives Anthropic CEO until Friday to back down in AI safeguards fight

"The only reason we're still talking to these people is we need them and we need them now."

Fortune

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expresses deep discomfort with the ‘overnight’ and accidental concentration of power in the AI industry

The CEO said there’s a “certain randomness” to how individuals leading powerful companies end up in their positions.

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