Last mentioned: Mar 7, 2026
Phase-out Deadline
Final deadline for the U.S. Department of Defense to remove Claude from classified systems.
Supply Chain Risk Designation
The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply chain risk, cutting off defense work.
Presidential Ban
President Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Claude, with a 6-month phase-out for the Pentagon.
Public Criticism
Pentagon CTO Emil Michael criticizes Anthropic's ethical restrictions on the All-In podcast.
The U.S. Department of Defense has designated AI startup Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" following a dispute over the use of its Claude model in autonomous weaponry. The conflict centers on the "Golden Dome" missile defense program and Anthropic's ethical refusal to support fully autonomous lethal systems.