Tech Groups Rally Against Anthropic Supply-Chain Designation

Tech trade groups representing AI and software companies urged the Defense Department not to designate Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, warning such a move could disrupt AI workflows and chill U.S. innovation; letters argued disputes should be resolved through negotiations or procurement channels and cautioned the designation could set a broad, negative precedent for the U.S. tech sector, even as Trump administration actions to remove Claude continue and agencies proceed with the changes.