Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic as dispute escalates

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By AP and ReutersFebruary 28, 2026 at 12:56 AM

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In February 2026, US President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to immediately cease using AI technology from Anthropic, citing a dispute with the Pentagon. The directive follows weeks of conflict between the Defense Department and the San Francisco-based AI company over concerns about the military's potential use of AI in warfare. While most agencies must immediately halt use, the Pentagon has a six-month phaseout period for existing systems. Trump criticized Anthropic for resisting the Pentagon's demands for unrestricted military access to its AI, despite the company holding a $200 million contract with the Department of Defense. The disagreement centers on the ethical implications of AI's role in national security.

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Dario Amodei 40% Truth Social ×240% Department of Defense ×260% United States ×270% Pentagon ×785% Donald Trump ×690% Anthropic ×1495%

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anthropic 100% artificial intelligence 90% department of defense 80% ai at war 80% federal agencies 70% trump administration 70% national security 60% supply-chain risk 50% defense production act 50%

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