Trump tells US government to ‘immediately’ stop using Anthropic AI tech

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 27, 2026 at 11:19 PM

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President Trump has ordered all US federal agencies to immediately stop using Anthropic's AI technology. This directive follows Anthropic's refusal to agree to the Pentagon's demand for unconditional military use of its Claude models, citing concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. Trump announced a six-month phase-out period for agencies like the Department of Defense currently using Anthropic's products. He warned Anthropic to cooperate during the transition or face potential legal repercussions. The order stems from a disagreement over the terms of use for Anthropic's AI, with the government asserting its right to utilize contracted products as it sees fit.

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Davos 30% World Economic Forum 30% Claude 40% Dario Amodei 50% United States 60% Department of War 60% Department of Defence 60% Pentagon ×270% United States Government 80% Donald Trump ×290% Anthropic ×695%

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