Pentagon Memo Orders Removal of Anthropic AI Technology from Military Systems

The Pentagon has issued an internal memo instructing military commanders to remove Anthropic AI technology from key systems. The memo, which was obtained by various news outlets, does not provide a specific reason for the removal.

Microsoft has expressed support for Anthropic and is urging a temporary restraining order to prevent the removal of their AI technology. The company claims that its AI tool is being unfairly targeted due to its involvement in the Pentagon’s blacklist battle.

The Trump administration had previously designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, leading to the lawsuit filed by the company against the government. In this lawsuit, Anthropic alleges that billions of dollars are at stake if the US shuns their AI technology.

The White House is reportedly preparing an executive order to weed out companies like Anthropic from federal contracts. The exact details of the order have not been made public.

Anthropic has stated that removing its AI technology would have significant consequences for national security and defense capabilities. However, the Pentagon’s memo does not provide further explanation on this matter.

The development comes as tensions between the US government and tech companies continue to rise over issues related to artificial intelligence and national security.

Source: Google News World