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Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Halt Use of Anthropic AI Over Security Concerns
President Donald Trump directed all federal agencies to immediately stop using products from AI firm Anthropic after the company's CEO raised concerns over potential uses. The order followed Anthropic's supply of AI to the U.S. government, including the War Department. War Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk.
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President Donald Trump posted on social media to deride Anthropic and ordered every federal agency to immediately cease all use of the company's technology. War Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Anthropic a supply chain risk, according to the Washington Examiner.
U.S. Government, including the War Department. The War Department produced a strategy document indicating its desire to deploy AI for any lawful use, the Washington Examiner reported. Anthropic issued a statement saying its CEO does not want the company's product used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons systems.
Dario Amodei is the CEO of Anthropic. Amodei expressed support for reviving Biden-era export controls on advanced chips due to concerns about technology transfer to China. ”' The episode unfolded amid a growing conflict with Iran in which AI is playing a crucial role, the Washington Examiner noted.
Amodei's concerns reflect broader issues in national AI policy, including debates over export controls and technology dominance.
