Angry Pentagon tech head: We do not need tech tools from companies who …

 Pentagon’s chief technical officer Emil Michael criticized Anthropic for restricting its AI chatbot Claude’s use in defense systems. Michael emphasized the military’s need for partners supporting autonomous capabilities, especially for rapid responses to threats like hypersonic missiles. Major tech firms will continue supporting Anthropic but exclude defense projects, highlighting a broader debate on AI in warfare. Pentagon’s chief technical officer Emil Michael criticized Anthropic for restricting its AI chatbot Claude’s use in defense systems. Michael emphasized the military’s need for partners supporting autonomous capabilities, especially for rapid responses to threats like hypersonic missiles. Major tech firms will continue supporting Anthropic but exclude defense projects, highlighting a broader debate on AI in warfare.