Pentagon replies to Anthropic's lawsuit: Refusal to accept the govt's contractual terms is not protected

2026-03-18 - 12:49

The US Justice Department has labelled AI firm Anthropic a national security risk, rejecting its free speech claims in a lawsuit. The Pentagon argues Anthropic's refusal to allow 'any lawful use' of its AI models poses a sabotage risk during combat. This dispute, stemming from contract disagreements over AI usage, could cost Anthropic billions, while the Pentagon explores alternatives.