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Pentagon cuts with Anthropic AI

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Briefings

The U.S. Department of Defense abruptly ceased using the Anthropic model in February 2026, marking a significant shift in AI policy. This decision followed a prior classification by Pete Hegseth, who labeled Anthropic as a national security risk. The evidence indicates a complete cessation of usage, though specific operational details remain unverified.

Key points

• The U.S. Department of Defense completely stopped using the Anthropic model in February 2026, as confirmed by BBC reporting.
• Pete Hegseth had previously classified Anthropic as a national security risk in February 2026, leading to the cessation.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to the February 2026 classification and the subsequent cessation; specific operational details, duration of the ban, and reasons for the policy shift remain unverified.

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