Summary
Anthropic is in a negotiation conflict with the Pentagon over the use of its AI model, Claude. Anthropic wants to prevent the AI from being used for mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. The Pentagon might blacklist Anthropic or use legal means to access the AI without limits.
Key Facts
- Anthropic and the Pentagon are negotiating over the use of Anthropic’s AI model, Claude.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says there has been little progress in the talks.
- Anthropic does not want the AI to be used for mass surveillance or in fully autonomous weapons.
- A deadline is set for a decision by Friday at 5:01 pm.
- The Pentagon might blacklist Anthropic, which means they consider the company a risk in their supply chain.
- The Pentagon might use the Defense Production Act to access the AI model without restrictions.
- Anthropic is committed to continuing negotiations despite the disagreements.
