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Trump admin defends Anthropic blacklist in court over AI guardrails
technology24 days ago

Trump admin defends Anthropic blacklist in court over AI guardrails

The Trump administration, in a California federal court filing, defends the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a national-security supply-chain risk after the AI firm refused to loosen guardrails on Claude. Anthropic is suing to block the blacklist, arguing violations of free speech and due process, while the government says the dispute is about contracts and national security, not speech. The filing suggests Anthropic’s ability to win may hinge on federal contracting implications and national-security concerns, with potential losses for the company and impacted government relationships.

Anthropic Upholds Guardrails in Pentagon AI Standoff
technology1 month ago

Anthropic Upholds Guardrails in Pentagon AI Standoff

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reiterates two guardrails—blocking mass surveillance of Americans and prohibiting fully autonomous weapons—as a condition for any military collaboration, even as the Pentagon pushes for broader, unguarded use of Claude. The dispute followed Trump-era contract cuts and a Defense Department push to phase Anthropic out within six months; Amodei argues the guardrails reflect U.S. values and safety, while Pentagon officials push for more permissive use. The sides have not reconciled, and Congress may weigh in on AI safeguards.

Pentagon Pushes Anthropic on AI Safety Rules Ahead of Defense Deal
technology1 month ago

Pentagon Pushes Anthropic on AI Safety Rules Ahead of Defense Deal

Under pressure from the Trump administration, the Pentagon summoned Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to Washington to renegotiate a $200 million pilot for using its Claude AI on classified networks, aiming to enforce guardrails similar to those being negotiated with rivals Google Gemini and xAI. Anthropic says it is willing to loosen some limits but insists on safeguards to prevent mass surveillance and autonomous weapons without human oversight, noting it was the first company authorized for the military’s classified networks. The talks highlight the government’s effort to push for broader, lawful use of AI in defense while balancing safety concerns.