Trump orders federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology | AP News

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President Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology following a public safety dispute with the Pentagon.

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President Donald Trump directed all federal agencies to immediately cease using Anthropic's AI technology, granting the Pentagon a six-month phase-out period for systems already integrated into military platforms. This action followed an intense public dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon, where the company refused the Defense Department's demands for unrestricted military use of its AI, citing concerns over safeguards against mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. The move is expected to benefit Elon Musk's Grok and puts pressure on other AI suppliers like Google and OpenAI, though OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly supported Anthropic's stance on safety. Some lawmakers and former defense officials also criticized the Pentagon's approach, suggesting political considerations were driving national security decisions.

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