In a significant escalation of tensions, President Donald Trump has directed all federal agencies to 'IMMEDIATELY CEASE' the use of Anthropic technology, following the Pentagon's declaration that the company poses a supply-chain risk. This ban, issued on February 28, 2026, comes after Anthropic objected to its AI technology being used for domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. Trump emphasized in a post on Truth Social, 'We don't need it, we don't want it, and will not do business with them again,' highlighting the administration's firm stance against the company. The directive includes a six-month phase-out period for the Department of Defense and other agencies utilizing Anthropic's products, with Trump warning that non-compliance could lead to 'major civil and criminal consequences.' This move threatens to label Anthropic a pariah in the defense sector, as the Pentagon seeks to maintain control over military AI applications without constraints from private companies.
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Trump Bans Anthropic Ai Use Amid Pentagon Supply Risk Concerns
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Trump bans federal use of Anthropic tech over supply-chain risks, emphasizing a firm stance against AI for surveillance and weapons, while OpenAI secures Pentagon deal, highlighting industry divides.
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