Autonomous Weapons
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Anthropic and the Pentagon: A Clash Over AI’s Future
The Pentagon is reviewing its relationship with AI firm Anthropic due to disagreements over its model usage. While Anthropic seeks to restrict its AI from autonomous weapons and citizen surveillance, the DOD wants unrestricted use for all lawful purposes. This dispute could lead to Anthropic being classified as a supply chain risk, impacting its contracts and standing, despite recent substantial funding.