Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, until Friday to grant the military full access to its AI model. If Anthropic doesn't comply, the Pentagon may cut ties or use a special law to force changes in the AI model to meet military needs.
Key Facts
- The Pentagon wants more control over Anthropic's AI model, Claude, for military use.
- The Defense Production Act could be used to compel Anthropic to adjust its model for military needs.
- The Pentagon is considering labeling Anthropic a "supply chain risk,” which might affect the company’s dealings with others.
- Anthropic's AI model, Claude, is vital for sensitive military operations.
- Anthropic is open to adjusting its usage policies but resists the use of its AI for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.
- High-level Pentagon officials attended a meeting to stress the importance of the issue.
- The Defense Production Act allows the president to push companies to prioritize certain defense contracts.
- The Pentagon may cut ties with Anthropic unless a resolution is reached.
