Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 18, 2026 at 05:15 AM
Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court

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The Trump administration is defending its decision to blacklist AI company Anthropic, arguing in a recent court filing that the designation was lawful and justified. The dispute arose after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled Anthropic a national security supply chain risk in March, following the company's refusal to remove guardrails preventing its AI from being used for autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance. The administration claims Anthropic's lawsuit, which alleges a violation of First Amendment speech protections, is unlikely to succeed, asserting the issue stems from contract negotiations and national security concerns. The Justice Department argues the government is not restricting Anthropic's expressive activity, but rather responding to the company's conduct. Anthropic's lawsuit seeks to block the Pentagon's decision, with some legal experts suggesting the company has a strong case.

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