Tensions between The Pentagon and AI giant Anthropic reach a boiling point
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- Tensions between Anthropic and the Pentagon have escalated over AI usage in military operations.
- Anthropic's AI, Claude, was reportedly used in the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, raising concerns within the company.
- Anthropic maintains strict policies against using its AI in lethal autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance.
- The Pentagon seeks unrestricted use of AI systems for lawful purposes, conflicting with Anthropic's guardrails.
- Anthropic's partnership with Palantir allows its AI to be used on classified networks for data analysis and decision-making.
- Disagreements over AI usage have led to a review of Anthropic's relationship with the Pentagon.
- Anthropic has formed a national security advisory council and expanded its board with former government officials.
- The company emphasizes responsible AI use for national security but faces pressure to relax its restrictions.