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Anthropic in trouble? Trump moves to phase out AI firm from US govt, calls it ‘radical left’

U. S. President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to cease the use of Anthropic's AI technology amid escalating tensions between the company and the Pentagon regarding military applications. The Pentagon has classified Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk' after the firm declined to remove safeguards on its AI systems, leading to a six-month phase-out period for usage.

Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logo are displayed on a computer screen in New York on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)

Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logo are displayed on a computer screen in New York on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)

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Key Highlights

  • Trump directed all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic technology immediately.
  • The Pentagon labeled Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk' due to its refusal to comply with military demands.
  • Anthropic plans to challenge the government's decision legally.
  • The order follows a prolonged standoff over the use of AI for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
  • Trump's actions signify a broader conflict over AI regulation and military use.
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Sources

  1. Anthropic faces 6-month federal phaseout after Trump orders agencies to halt its AI use
  2. 'Unprecedented': Anthropic responds to Hegseth's directive calling company a 'supply chain risk'
  3. Anthropic vs Pentagon: Dario Amodei-led AI firm vows legal action after Pete Hegseth's ‘supply chain risk’ designation
  4. Donald Trump directs US federal agencies to immediately halt use of Anthropic AI technology: 'Never allow woke company to dictate'
  5. Anthropic in trouble? Trump moves to phase out AI firm from US govt, calls it ‘radical left’

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