Anthropic vs Pentagon: US designates AI firm as 'supply chain risk' amid feud, terminates $200 million contract
· Source: livemint.com
In short
The Pentagon has designated AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk to national security and terminated its $200 million government contract following a directive from President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered all military contractors and partners to cease business with Anthropic, giving the company six months to transition services. The decision stems from Anthropic's refusal to provide the US military with unrestricted access to its AI technology, creating tensions between tech companies and government regulations.
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