Trump Orders Pentagon to Stop Using Anthropic AI

The United States government has been embroiled in a dispute with AI company Anthropic over the use of its AI model, Claude, in military operations. The situation escalated on Friday when President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the Pentagon would stop utilizing Anthropic's technology, citing concerns over the company's terms of service and alleged "Leftwing" ideology.

According to Trump's post, Anthropic wanted the government to abide by its terms of service, which the president claimed would compromise the military's ability to make decisions. Trump stated that the decision on how the military fights and wins wars belongs to the Commander-in-Chief and the leaders he appoints, not a "radical left, woke company."

The dispute between the government and Anthropic has been ongoing for weeks, with negotiations reaching an impasse over two exceptions requested by the AI company. Anthropic has refused to allow its AI model to be used for mass domestic surveillance of Americans and fully autonomous weapons, citing concerns over the reliability of current AI models.

In a statement, Anthropic said that it has tried in good faith to reach an agreement with the Department of War, making clear that it supports all lawful uses of AI for national security aside from the two narrow exceptions. The company claimed that these exceptions have not affected a single government mission to date.

The situation has sparked a reaction from current and former employees of Google and OpenAI, who have signed a letter calling for common ground and expressing concerns over the potential misuse of AI against Americans. The letter, which was organized by a group of concerned citizens, emphasizes the need for a broad coalition to address the issue.

Meanwhile, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has directed the Department of War to designate Anthropic a supply chain risk, following months of negotiations that reached an impasse.

As the dispute between the government and Anthropic continues, it remains unclear what the implications will be for the use of AI in military operations. The situation highlights the need for clear guidelines and regulations on the use of AI in sensitive areas, as well as the importance of finding common ground between tech companies and government agencies.

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As the situation between the government and Anthropic continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the use of AI in military operations will be affected. One thing is clear, however: the need for clear guidelines and regulations on the use of AI is becoming increasingly pressing.