Etiquetas: U.S. Department of War

The U.S. Department of War has, for the first time, labeled San Francisco‑based AI firm Anthropic and its Claude models a supply‑chain risk, forcing defense contractors to certify they do not use the technology. Anthropic objected, citing concerns over mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, and announced plans to challenge the designation in court. The move comes amid reports that the military continues to employ Claude through third‑party systems, sparking industry backlash, a contrasting OpenAI deal with the Pentagon, and debate over the precedent set for domestic tech firms. Leer más

OpenAI chief Sam Altman said the company’s agreement with the U.S. Department of War was "rushed" and "opportunistic and sloppy," after data showed a sharp rise in ChatGPT app removals. In an internal memo posted on X, Altman added language barring the use of ChatGPT‑powered systems for domestic surveillance and urged the government to reverse a directive that blocks Anthropic’s Claude from official use. The controversy has spurred a wave of uninstallations, with reports of a 295% increase, while Claude installations have risen sharply as users shift platforms. Leer más