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March 3, 2026
Anthropic 'made a mistake' in Pentagon talks and should 'correct course,' FCC boss says
In tense negotiations, Anthropic sought specific restrictions on the use of its AI technology by the Department of Defense, which the agency did not agree to.
TL;DR
- Anthropic was blacklisted by the U.S. government following failed negotiations with the Department of Defense.
- The AI firm requested assurances against the use of its technology for autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.
- The DoD insisted on allowing the military to use Anthropic's models for all lawful purposes.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr believes Anthropic erred in its approach and should seek to rectify the situation.
- President Trump ordered all U.S. government agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled Anthropic a 'Supply-Chain Risk to National Security.'
- Anthropic expressed sadness over the blacklisting, deeming it legally unsound and a dangerous precedent.
- OpenAI subsequently agreed to terms with the DoD, with clarified wording against domestic surveillance.
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