Anthropic partners with AWS and Palantir to supply AI models for US defense agencies

Anthropic has partnered with Amazon Web Services and Palantir Technologies to provide its Claude A.I. models to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies. This deal, announced on Monday, aims to enhance data processing and document preparation for government tasks. The partnership reflects a growing trend of AI companies supplying technology to the U.S. government. The value of AI-related federal contracts surged by 150% from August 2022 to 2023, with the Department of Defense significantly increasing its spending. Anthropic's A.I. models will be available through Palantir's platform on AWS. The company has restrictions on using its technology for disinformation, weapon design, and domestic surveillance, ensuring a focus on lawful foreign intelligence analysis.