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US politics
fromsfist.com
3 hours ago

Pentagon Trying to Force SF-Based Anthropic to Weaken AI Security for Killing Purposes, Anthropic Not Backing Down

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressuring Anthropic to remove ethical guardrails preventing AI-controlled weapons and mass surveillance, threatening contract termination and potential blacklisting if the company refuses.
US politics
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Anthropic, DoD face off over acceptable military AI use

The Pentagon threatened to invoke the Defense Production Act to compel Anthropic to remove restrictions on military AI use, including autonomous weapons targeting and domestic surveillance capabilities.
US politics
fromArs Technica
8 hours ago

Pete Hegseth wants unfettered access to Anthropic's models for the military

The Pentagon seeks expanded AI use for military operations, while Anthropic opposes lethal autonomous systems and mass surveillance applications of its AI models.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
15 hours ago

Germany news: Bundestag to vote on major drone deal

Germany's parliament will vote on purchasing thousands of AI-equipped kamikaze drones from domestic companies for NATO defense in Lithuania, with an initial contract worth $633 million and potential expansion into billions.
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