Trump Pulls the Plug on Anthropic AI in Federal Agencies—What’s Really Behind the Military Clash?
Ever wonder what happens when the White House decides to pull the plug on a cutting-edge AI tool right in the middle of a hot-button military debate? Well, buckle up—because today’s news hits that very nerve. The federal government is pressing pause on Anthropic’s technology, kicking off a six-month countdown to phase it out across all agencies. Now, this isn’t just bureaucratic routine; it’s a bold power play fueled by former President Trump’s fiery rally on Truth Social, accusing Anthropic of overstepping its bounds and encroaching on military command with usage strings attached. It’s a classic clash—executive authority vs. private tech influence—with some high-stakes contract talks gone sideways and hard warnings about potential legal blowback. So what’s really at stake here? The future of AI’s role in national security… and who ultimately calls the shots when it comes to defense tech? Let’s dive in and unpack this unfolding saga. LEARN MORE
The White House announced today it will halt all federal use of Anthropic technology, triggering a six-month transition period across government agencies.
President Donald Trump directed the phase-out in a Truth Social post, accusing the AI developer of attempting to override military authority by enforcing internal usage restrictions. Trump characterized the move as a defense of executive power, asserting that private firms cannot dictate how armed forces operate.
The directive follows stalled negotiations between Anthropic and the Pentagon over the military use of its Claude model. A Friday 5:01 p.m. deadline had been set for the company to accept revised contract terms that defense officials described as their final offer.
Anthropic said there had been “virtually no progress,” arguing the proposed language failed to prevent use of its systems for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.
Trump said decisions about military operations belong to the commander in chief, not private technology firms, and warned of potential civil and criminal consequences if the company does not cooperate during the phase-out period.
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