Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo ‘supply chain risk’ designation

Associated Press (AP)EN 5 min read 100% complete by By MATT O’BRIENMarch 9, 2026 at 05:23 PM

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AI company Anthropic is suing the Trump administration to reverse its "supply chain risk" designation and an order barring federal employees from using its Claude chatbot. The lawsuit, filed in federal court on Monday, challenges the Pentagon's decision, alleging it's retaliation for Anthropic's refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its AI technology. The company claims the actions are unlawful and part of a campaign against them. This legal battle highlights a public disagreement over the ethical use of AI in warfare and surveillance and involves Anthropic's competitors in the tech industry. The dispute began when Anthropic resisted allowing the military unfettered access to its AI models.

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Claude 30% Emil Michael 30% Pete Hegseth ×340% Pentagon ×350% Trump administration ×270% Donald Trump ×280% Anthropic ×590%

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