Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stated Thursday that his company “cannot in good conscience” permit the Department of War to use its AI models for all lawful purposes without restrictions, despite threats from Pentagon officials.

CNBC reports that AI startup Anthropic finds itself locked in contentious negotiations with the Pentagon over the terms of its defense contract, with discussions remaining ongoing as of Thursday. The dispute centers on Anthropic’s insistence on specific safeguards regarding how its AI models can be deployed by the military.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth has escalated pressure on the company, threatening to designate Anthropic…

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