Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over risk designation

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete March 6, 2026 at 03:46 AM

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The AI firm Anthropic intends to sue the Pentagon after being designated a supply chain risk, a first for a U.S. company. This designation, effective immediately, means the government deems Anthropic's AI tools not secure enough for its use. Anthropic, which has resisted granting defense agencies unrestricted access due to concerns about surveillance and autonomous weapons, believes the designation is legally unsound. CEO Dario Amodei stated the company will challenge the decision in court. The dispute follows unsuccessful talks with the Department of Defense, exacerbated by public criticism from former President Trump. The designation restricts businesses working with the military from engaging in commercial activity with Anthropic.

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White House 35% Department of War ×240% Donald Trump ×250% Department of Defense 55% Dario Amodei ×260% United States 70% Pentagon ×485% Anthropic ×1295%

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supply chain risk 100% anthropic 90% pentagon 80% artificial intelligence 70% legal challenge 60% department of defense 60% mass surveillance 50% autonomous weapons 50% unfettered access 50% donald trump 40%