More than 30 engineers and researchers from OpenAI and Google, including DeepMind chief scientist Jeff Dean, submitted an amicus brief backing Anthropic in its legal challenge to the Pentagon's supply‑chain risk designation. The brief argues that the blacklist threatens U.S. competitiveness in artificial intelligence and chills debate on AI safety. Anthropic seeks a temporary restraining order to keep working with military partners while the lawsuit proceeds. The filing highlights the industry's concern over unpredictable government actions and underscores the importance of contractual safeguards on AI use. Read more →