Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls White House's actions "retaliatory and punitive"

February 28, 2026

TL;DR

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei labels the Pentagon's "supply chain risk" designation as "retaliatory and punitive."
The designation followed Anthropic's refusal to provide unfettered access to its AI model, citing concerns about potential misuse for surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued the designation, prohibiting military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.
Amodei asserted that the company's actions are patriotic and aimed at upholding American values.
The Pentagon had previously awarded Anthropic a $200 million contract in July 2025 for AI development.

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