A clash between the U.S. Department of Defense and AI developer Anthropic over the use of the Claude model exposed a regulatory vacuum. The Pentagon sought unrestricted access for "all lawful purposes," while Anthropic drew red lines against domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. After Anthropic refused, the administration labeled the firm a supply‑chain risk, prompting a lawsuit. Experts say the episode underscores the need for clear congressional rules on AI in national security, as the military pivots to OpenAI and the broader debate over AI‑driven surveillance and weaponry intensifies. Read more →