Pentagon gives ultimatum to Anthropic over AI curbs

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The US Defense Department has given artificial intelligence company Anthropic a Friday deadline to open its technology for unrestricted military use or face drastic action like being labelled a supply-chain risk or being forced to comply under emergency federal powers, media reports said Tuesday.

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... The AP news agency cited a source familiar with Tuesday's meeting, who said that the talks between Hegseth and Amodei were cordial.

However, the source added that Anthropic dug its heels in the face of pressure from the Pentagon in regards to two areas -- the use of its tools for fully autonomous military targeting operations and mass domestic surveillance of US citizens. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-25 01:42 PM | Reply

@#1 ... mass domestic surveillance of US citizens. ...

Why does the Pentagon need to conduct mass domestic surveillance of US citizens?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-25 01:43 PM | Reply

#2 | Posted by LampLighter

A better question is why do you believe #1?

#3 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-02-25 01:51 PM | Reply

#2 | Posted by LampLighter
A better question is why do you believe #1?

#3 | Posted by oneironaut

Because Anthropic confirmed it and will remove the safeguards?

A better question is why are you such a stupid Pedo MAGA liar?

#4 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-02-25 02:12 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1