Pentagon demands unrestricted military access to Anthropic's AI or risks contract loss

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an ultimatum to AI company Anthropic: grant unrestricted military access to its technology by Friday or lose its government contract. The Pentagon may invoke the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era law, to compel Anthropic to provide its AI for military use, even without company approval. This action is unprecedented and could lead to legal challenges. The Defense Production Act grants the government broad authority to direct private companies for national defense needs. Anthropic's CEO has expressed ethical concerns about unchecked government AI use.


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