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Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply-chain risk

· Source: techcrunch.com

In short

Hundreds of tech workers from major technology and venture capital firms have signed an open letter urging the Department of Defense to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk. The dispute stems from Anthropic's refusal to give the military unrestricted access to its AI systems, particularly over concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. The letter warns that punishing a company for declining contract terms sets a dangerous precedent for all technology companies in America.

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