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Microsoft amicus brief filing supports Anthropic's lawsuit against US Department of Defense
Microsoft 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.
Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation
AI 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.
Anthropic says it will challenge Defense Department's supply chain risk designation in court
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei announced the company will legally challenge the Defense Department's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk. Amodei stated the action is not legally sound and that the company sees no choice but to fight it in court. Microsoft confirmed it will continue to use Anthropic's Claude chatbot for non-defense related projects.
Anthropic is reportedly back in talks with the Defense Department
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is reportedly in renewed talks with the US Defense Department to resolve a contract dispute that could lead to the company being labeled a supply chain risk. The negotiations previously broke down over Anthropic's concerns about its AI being used for mass surveillance. The company had refused to remove specific language from the contract, leading to a potential cancellation of their existing deal and a directive from President Trump for government agencies to cease using Anthropic's technology.