Anthropic says it ‘cannot in good conscience’ allow Pentagon to remove AI checks
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Anthropic is refusing a demand from the Pentagon to remove safety precautions from its AI model, Claude, despite the threat of contract cancellation and being labeled a "supply chain risk." The Department of Defense (DoD) wants unfettered access to Claude, while Anthropic opposes its use in autonomous weapons systems and mass domestic surveillance, citing safety concerns. The disagreement follows a $200 million contract awarded to Anthropic last July. CEO Dario Amodei stated the company's preference to continue serving the DoD with the safeguards in place. The standoff is a test of Anthropic's commitment to AI safety and whether AI companies will resist government pressure for controversial uses of the technology.
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