President Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic after Pentagon dispute

President Trump issued a directive via Truth Social ordering all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic products immediately, though he allowed a six-month phase-out period for current users. The action stems from a public dispute where Anthropic refused to allow its AI models to power mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons, a stance Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth deemed overly restrictive. Trump stated the company was no longer welcome as a federal contractor, threatening "major civil and criminal consequences" if Anthropic was uncooperative during the transition. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei previously confirmed the company's commitment to its safeguards, stating they would facilitate a smooth transition if the Department of Defense chose to move to another provider.

(Source：TechCrunch)