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I am directing the Department of War to designate Anthropic a supply-chain risk

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February 27, 2026

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Summary

Anthropic has been criticized for its business practices with the U.S. Government and the Pentagon, described as arrogant and duplicitous. The Department of War demands full, unrestricted access to Anthropic's models for lawful defense purposes.

Key Takeaways

The Department of War demands full, unrestricted access to Anthropic’s models for lawful defense purposes.
Anthropic has been designated a Supply-Chain Risk to National Security by the Department of War.
All contractors and suppliers working with the U.S. military are prohibited from conducting commercial activities with Anthropic.
Anthropic will continue to provide services to the Department of War for a maximum of six months to facilitate a transition to alternative services.

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Community Sentiment

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Positives

The designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk highlights the importance of AI safety and ethical considerations in national security, which could lead to more robust regulations.
The potential relocation of Anthropic to Europe could foster a new AI superpower, emphasizing the need for strong AI safety measures in the development of AGI.

Concerns

The decision to continue using Anthropic for six more months despite the risk designation raises serious questions about the urgency of addressing national security concerns.
The conflicting messages about Anthropic being both a security risk and essential to national security create confusion and undermine trust in the government's approach to AI regulation.