US Treasury to stop using Anthropic AI tech, including Claude platform

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 2, 2026 at 06:15 PM

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The US Treasury Department will discontinue using all Anthropic products, including the Claude platform. This decision, announced by Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday, follows a government-wide ban initiated by the Trump administration. The ban stems from Anthropic's refusal to unconditionally allow the Pentagon to use its Claude models for military purposes. Anthropic has stated it will sue over perceived intimidation and maintains its technology should not be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. The Treasury's action aligns with President Trump's stance that private companies should not dictate national security terms.

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United States 50% Pentagon ×260% Scott Bessent ×270% Claude ×270% Donald Trump ×280% United States Treasury Department ×290% Anthropic ×490%

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