Trump orders federal agencies to drop Anthropic’s AI

Donald Trump has directed federal agencies to cease using products from Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, following accusations that the company was attempting to influence the Pentagon. This directive comes after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei declined to agree to a revised contract with the U.S. military that would allow for 'any lawful use' of their technology, a requirement set forth by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The situation has sparked frustration among tech workers, particularly regarding the potential use of Anthropic's services for mass domestic surveillance. Trump's post on Truth Social highlights the tensions between government contracts and ethical considerations in AI deployment. For more details, visit The Verge.

• Trump accuses Anthropic of trying to influence the Pentagon.
• Federal agencies directed to stop using Anthropic's products.
• Anthropic CEO declined a military contract for broader use.
• Defense Secretary's memo sparked industry frustration.
• Concerns over potential mass domestic surveillance.