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technology-and-policy18 days ago•1 min saved

D.C. Appeals Court Rejects Anthropic's Challenge to Pentagon AI Blacklist

A federal appeals court upheld the Department of Defense's designation of AI firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk, blocking military use of its Claude models. The 2-1 decision rejected Anthropic's claims that the ban was arbitrary or unconstitutional. While a separate San Francisco judge previously struck down one part of the designation, this ruling maintains the broader ban, allowing Anthropic time to seek further review. The dispute stems from failed negotiations over military access to Anthropic's technology, with the Pentagon citing national security concerns and Anthropic opposing autonomous weapons use.

via CNBC|

#ai-regulation #anthropic #pentagon

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Judge halts Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic over free-speech concerns

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from designating AI maker Anthropic as a national-security supply-chain risk, finding the designation illegal and a retaliatory move against the company’s criticisms of AI use in warfare, keeping the lawsuit active.

via Al Jazeera|

#ai-safety #anthropic #first-amendment

legal5 months ago•5 min saved

Calif. judge denies DOJ bid to pause Anthropic appeal in Pentagon clash

A California federal judge denied the DOJ’s request to pause its appeal of a March ruling blocking the Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a supply-chain risk, saying the DC Circuit case is not controlling and four weeks is enough to compile the administrative record from 16 agencies, leaving a circuit split unresolved.

via Politico|

#anthropic #appeal #doj

law5 months ago•5 min saved

DOJ asks to pause Anthropic appeal pending DC Circuit guidance

The Department of Justice asked a Northern California judge to pause its appeal of a March ruling blocking the government’s designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk to national security, arguing that awaiting a related ruling from the D.C. Circuit could influence the issues and potentially render the California case unnecessary.

via Politico|

#anthropic #dc-circuit #doj

technology6 months ago•8 min saved

California court blocks Anthropic supply-chain label, but the AI-contract fight is far from over

A California federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a national-security supply-chain risk, a win that could preserve roughly $200 million in Pentagon work and partnerships. But the ruling is only a partial victory: the government may still pursue the designation under separate statutes, and a D.C. Circuit panel could rule differently, leaving months or years of legal uncertainty for Anthropic and the broader AI industry as appeals proceed.

via Politico|

#ai #anthropic #dc-circuit

technology6 months ago•14 min saved

Court halts DoD’s supply-chain risk tag for Anthropic

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from labeling AI firm Anthropic a supply-chain risk, delaying the DoD’s ability to apply the risk tag and highlighting judicial scrutiny of government risk assessments on AI vendors.

via AP News|

#anthropic #artificial-intelligence #court-injunction

politics6 months ago•7 min saved

Judge Halts Pentagon's Anthropic Risk Labeling and Trump's Federal AI Ban

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from designating Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk' and paused President Trump's order to cease federal use of Anthropic's Claude, ruling the moves likely unlawful and a First Amendment retaliation, with a seven‑day stay to allow an appeal.

via CBS News|

#anthropic #first-amendment #pentagon

technology6 months ago•5 min saved

Judge Highlights Free-Speech Questions in Anthropic-Pentagon AI Contract Fight

A federal judge laid out the core issues in Anthropic’s bid to block the Pentagon from labeling it a national-security risk, criticizing government actions as potentially punitive and raising questions about First Amendment rights, due process, and Congressional authority in a case that could reshape AI procurement.

via Business Insider|

#ai-regulation #anthropic #claude

politics6 months ago•5 min saved

Judge Warns Pentagon’s Moves Against Anthropic Could Cripple AI Firm

A San Francisco judge questions the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk and its move to bar the company’s Claude AI from military work, saying the actions appear punitive and could undermine the firm. Anthropic argues the designation is unconstitutional and seeks to block it, while the DOJ contends the government must guard national security. The hearing underscores a broader AI governance debate over how the tech should be used in government, with Anthropic maintaining red lines against mass surveillance and autonomous weapons; a ruling is expected soon.

via CBS News|

#ai-policy #anthropic #judge-rita-lin

technology6 months ago•5 min saved

Anthropic Denies Backdoor, Claims Claude Cannot Be Sabotaged During War

Anthropic says it cannot disable or alter Claude or provide a backdoor during military operations, disputing DoD claims it could sabotage the AI; the dispute centers on supply-chain risk and licensing, with court filings and hearings shaping how Claude may be used by the Pentagon.

via WIRED|

#ai-safety #anthropic #claude

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

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.

via Al Jazeera|

#ai-guardrails #anthropic #claude

technology7 months ago•306 min saved

Judges rally to defend Anthropic in Pentagon supply-chain labeling case

Nearly 150 retired federal and state judges filed an amicus brief backing Anthropic in its lawsuit against the Trump administration’s designation of the company as a 'supply chain risk,' arguing the move could set a dangerous precedent for government influence over private AI firms and threaten Anthropic’s government contracts; a preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled as the dispute with the Pentagon and White House intensifies.

via CNN|

#ai #amicus-brief #anthropic

defense7 months ago•3 min saved

Pentagon flags Claude AI as risk to defense supply chain

Defense Department CTO Emil Michael said Anthropic’s Claude AI models would pollute the defense supply chain due to baked-in policy preferences, justifying a supply-chain-risk designation that could jeopardize hundreds of millions in contracts. Anthropic has sued the Trump administration to overturn the designation, arguing it is unlawful and harms its business. The designation requires contractors to certify they don’t use Claude; Anthropic has published Claude’s constitution, describing how it shapes the model’s safe and ethical behavior. Despite the blacklist, Claude has been used to support U.S. military operations in Iran, and the DoD says a transition plan is in place to move away from Anthropic, noting the change cannot be done overnight.

via CNBC|

#anthropic #claude #constitution

defense7 months ago•9 min saved

Pentagon Orders Removal of Anthropic AI from DoD Systems Within 180 Days

The Defense Department has directed senior leaders to purge Anthropic AI products, including Claude, from all DoD systems within 180 days after designating Anthropic a supply‑chain risk, affecting key national security operations such as nuclear weapons, ballistic missile defense and cyber warfare; exemptions are allowed only for mission-critical uses with a detailed risk-mitigation plan. Anthropic has sued the government, and OpenAI has a Pentagon deal.

via CBS News|

#anthropic #claude-ai #defense

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Anthropic Faces Potential $5B Hit as Pentagon Dispute Intensifies

Anthropic warned that its feud with the Pentagon could cost up to $5 billion in revenue as negotiations over guardrails for AI use stall Pentagon contracts. OpenAI and Google researchers filed an amicus brief supporting Anthropic, arguing the Pentagon’s “supply-chain risk” designation could hurt the broader US AI industry. Anthropic is seeking a temporary court order to continue Pentagon-related work while lawsuits challenge the designation and its First Amendment claims. Some customers have paused talks or demanded escape clauses, but major cloud providers will continue offering Claude without Pentagon ties; a San Francisco hearing could happen soon.

via Business Insider|

#ai #anthropic #court-case