Pentagon replies to Anthropic’s lawsuit: Refusal to accept the govt’s contractual terms is not protected

 The US Justice Department has labelled AI firm Anthropic a national security risk, rejecting its free speech claims in a lawsuit. The Pentagon argues Anthropic’s refusal to allow ‘any lawful use’ of its AI models poses a sabotage risk during combat. This dispute, stemming from contract disagreements over AI usage, could cost Anthropic billions, while the Pentagon explores alternatives. The US Justice Department has labelled AI firm Anthropic a national security risk, rejecting its free speech claims in a lawsuit. The Pentagon argues Anthropic’s refusal to allow ‘any lawful use’ of its AI models poses a sabotage risk during combat. This dispute, stemming from contract disagreements over AI usage, could cost Anthropic billions, while the Pentagon explores alternatives.