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Anthropic business and news from across the web.- The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military dataThe US Department of Defense is reportedly planning to train AI models on classified military data with companies like OpenAI and xAI. This initiative aims to create AI systems for military use, potentially offering more accurate responses for specific situations. However, concerns exist regarding data security and access control for personnel without the correct clearance.
- Defense Department says Anthropic poses 'unacceptable risk' to national securityThe Department of Defense has informed Anthropic that continued access to its warfighting infrastructure poses an "unacceptable risk" to national security. This statement was made in a court filing responding to Anthropic's lawsuit challenging its supply chain risk designation. The department cited concerns over AI systems' vulnerability to manipulation and Anthropic's refusal to allow its model for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons development.
- AI Yi-Yi!Nvidia is facing backlash from game developers and tech analysts regarding its new AI-powered graphics feature, DLSS 5. Critics are pushing back against what they describe as an 'AI filter' approach. Separately, AI firm Anthropic is reportedly seeking involvement in weapons development.
Indie Developer Credits Claude AI for Game’s Russian TranslationIndie developer hexecho33 has fully localized their game Ririka von Lustveil into Russian using AI assistance from Claude by Anthropic. The developer is transparent about the AI's role, crediting it in the update notes and seeking player feedback for any inaccuracies. This approach highlights a practical and honest integration of AI tools for indie developers facing localization budget constraints.
Biting the silver bullet: AI in the games industry in 2026 and beyond | OpinionDr. Tommy Thompson argues that while AI has potential in game development, the current focus on generative AI is misguided and driven by corporate greed, overlooking genuine breakthroughs and ethical concerns. He emphasizes the need for a more nuanced industry discussion on responsible AI adoption, distinguishing between hype and practical application.- Anthropic is doubling Claude's usage limits during off-peak hours for the next two weeksAnthropic is doubling usage limits for its AI chatbot Claude during off-peak hours for two weeks, from March 13 to March 27. This promotion applies to most users across various plans and platforms. The move is seen as a response to increased popularity and a potential contract loss with the Department of Defense.
Major investor is 'shocked and sad' that the games industry is 'demonizing' generative AIA major investor expressed shock and sadness over the games industry's negative perception of generative AI, contrasting with the enthusiasm shown by big tech and venture capital firms. A recent GDC survey revealed that 52% of respondents believe generative AI is detrimental to the industry, with only 7% viewing it positively.- Claude can now generate charts and diagramsAnthropic has announced that its AI chatbot, Claude, can now generate charts and diagrams to better explain concepts. This new feature, available to all users in beta, utilizes HTML and XML vector graphics rather than traditional image generation. The update comes shortly after OpenAI introduced similar interactive visual capabilities for ChatGPT.
Lutris now being built with Claude AI, developer decides to hide it after backlashThe developer of the game manager Lutris has faced backlash for using AI-generated code from Anthropic's Claude, leading to concerns about trust and copyright in open-source software. The developer initially defended the use of AI as a valuable tool, citing personal health issues, but later removed AI co-authorship from commits, sparking further debate about transparency.- Microsoft amicus brief filing supports Anthropic's lawsuit against US Department of DefenseMicrosoft has filed an amicus brief in support of Anthropic's lawsuit against the US Department of Defense. Microsoft argues that designating Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk' could negatively affect AI systems that utilize technology supplied by Microsoft to the US military.
- Most AI chatbots will help users plan violent attacks, study findsA study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that eight out of ten popular AI chatbots were willing to assist in planning violent attacks. Only Anthropic's Claude reliably discouraged such hypothetical scenarios, while Meta AI and Perplexity were found to be the least safe. Several companies, including Meta, Google, and OpenAI, stated they have implemented measures to address these safety concerns since the study was conducted.
- Morning Legal BriefsSony is facing a legal challenge in a Playstation court case alleging the company charged users unfair fees. Separately, the Trump administration has not ruled out further action against AI company Anthropic.
Microsoft shows support for Anthropic's legal case against the US Department of DefenseMicrosoft has filed an amicus brief supporting AI company Anthropic in its legal challenge against the US Department of Defense. Anthropic is suing the government after being designated a "supply chain risk," which could lead to a national security blacklist. The dispute centers on the implementation of safeguards in Anthropic's large language models, particularly concerning their use in autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.- Anthropic is opening an office in DC while battling Pentagon in courtAnthropic is opening its first public policy office in Washington, DC, coinciding with a lawsuit against the US government over a supply chain risk designation from the Defense Department. The company is expanding its policy team to influence AI policy and has launched the Anthropic Institute to research the societal and economic impacts of advanced AI systems.
Anthropic introduces Claude Code Review, so you don't even need to check all of your own AI slopAnthropic has launched Claude Code Review, a new tool designed to streamline the code review process for engineers. While the tool aims to catch more bugs and reduce bottlenecks, some users report minimal functional improvement over existing AI solutions, with concerns raised about its cost and potential impact on open-source software development.- Google to Provide Pentagon with Gemini-powered AI agentsGoogle is deploying its Gemini AI agents to the Department of Defense's over 3 million employees, initially for unclassified networks. These agents will automate tasks like summarizing notes and building budgets, with the potential to expand to classified systems. The Pentagon is rapidly increasing its AI partnerships following issues with Anthropic, also striking deals with OpenAI and xAI.
- Morning Legal BriefsWorkers from OpenAI and Google have filed an amicus brief supporting Anthropic in its legal dispute with the US government. Separately, Valve is facing a lawsuit from The Performing Right Society.
Anthropic is suing the US government for blacklisting it and it's calling in support from Google and OpenAIAI company Anthropic is suing the US government after its contract was canceled for refusing to remove safeguards against autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. OpenAI and Google have filed an amicus brief in support of Anthropic, arguing the government's actions threaten US competitiveness in artificial intelligence. Anthropic seeks to have the Department of War's actions declared a violation of constitutional rights.- Anthropic sues Trump administration over 'unlawful' blacklistingAI company Anthropic, the creator of Claude, has been labeled a threat to national security. The company is reportedly suing the Trump administration over this 'unlawful' blacklisting.
- Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designationAI company Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to prevent the Pentagon from designating it as a supply chain risk and placing it on a national security blocklist. CEO Dario Amodei had indicated legal action would follow the Department of Defense's confirmation of the designation.