Trump proposes blacklisting Anthropic AI from all federal government projects
February 28, 2026 • Google News World
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order banning the use of Anthropic AI in all government work. The move comes hours after Anthropic announced a deal with the Pentagon, which had previously been working with the company.
According to reports, the ban was made public by Trump’s administration, citing concerns over the use of Anthropic’s AI technology. The exact reasons for the ban are not specified.
In response to the ban, Anthropic has stated that it plans to take legal action against the US government. The company had been working with the Pentagon on a number of projects, including those related to artificial intelligence and national security.
The news comes as tensions between Trump’s administration and Anthropic have escalated in recent days. The two sides have been engaged in a dispute over the use of AI technology in government work.
Anthropic has confirmed that it will be taking legal action against the US government, citing concerns over the ban. The company had previously announced a deal with the Pentagon, which was seen as a major coup for Anthropic.
The move by Trump’s administration is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over the use of AI technology in government work.
Source: Google News World