Anthropic sues Trump administration as row over AI use by military deepens

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 9, 2026 at 05:36 PM

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Anthropic, an artificial intelligence lab, filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon in California on Monday to block its placement on a national security blacklist. The lawsuit claims the designation is unlawful, violating free speech and due process rights. The Pentagon designated Anthropic as a supply-chain risk after the company refused to remove guardrails preventing its AI from being used for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance. The designation limits the use of Anthropic's technology, reportedly being used for military operations in Iran. Anthropic hopes to undo the designation and prevent federal agencies from enforcing it, but remains open to negotiations with the US government.

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California 30% Iran 40% United States government 50% Donald Trump 50% Pete Hegseth ×260% United States military 60% Pentagon ×270% Anthropic ×790%

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anthropic 100% lawsuit 90% artificial intelligence 90% military use 80% pentagon 80% national security 70% autonomous weapons 60% free speech 60% supply-chain risk 50% us government 40%

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Iran

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