Anthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI use. Here's what each side wants

Anthropic, an AI company with a $200 million Department of Defense contract, is in a dispute with the Pentagon over how its AI models can be used. Anthropic wants guarantees that its models won't be used for autonomous weapons (weapons that make decisions without human control) or mass surveillance of Americans, while the DOD wants unrestricted use for all lawful purposes. The disagreement has put their working relationship under review, and if Anthropic doesn't comply with the DOD's terms, it could be labeled a supply chain risk (a designation that would require other contractors to avoid using its products).