The White House is preparing an executive order that would prohibit the use of Anthropic's AI tools across federal agencies. The move follows Anthropic's legal challenge to a Trump administration designation that labeled the company a supply‑chain risk. During a court hearing, the Justice Department declined to promise that no further penalties would be imposed, and a judge set a preliminary hearing date for late March. The dispute stems from Anthropic's refusal to allow its technology to be used by the Pentagon for any lawful purpose, raising concerns about surveillance and autonomous weaponry. The case highlights tensions between the government’s national‑security claims and the tech industry's ethical standards. Read more →

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei voiced concerns about the use of artificial intelligence for mass domestic surveillance, calling it incompatible with democratic values. He also warned that fully autonomous weapon systems are not yet reliable enough for lethal targeting decisions, though he acknowledged a potential future role in national defense. Amodei’s statements highlight tensions between AI innovation, government policy, and ethical considerations, drawing criticism from some political figures who have labeled the firm as radical. Read more →

Caitlin Kalinowski, the robotics hardware lead at OpenAI, announced her resignation on X, citing the company’s rapid agreement with the Department of Defense without sufficient safeguards. She warned that surveillance of Americans and lethal autonomous weapons deserve more deliberation. OpenAI confirmed the departure, acknowledging strong public views and reiterating its red lines against domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons. The resignation marks a high‑profile reaction to the Pentagon deal, which follows Anthropic’s refusal to relax similar guardrails. CEO Sam Altman said the agreement would be amended to prohibit spying on Americans. Read more →