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US President Donald Trump has ordered a ban on the use of AI company Anthropic’s services by federal agencies, following a disagreement over military applications of AI. Anthropic, led by CEO Dario Amodei, has opposed the Pentagon’s demand for unrestricted military use of its AI tools, arguing against their deployment for mass surveillance and lethal autonomous weapons. The Pentagon insists on using AI for any lawful purpose, which Anthropic sees as a violation of its ethical stance. This conflict highlights the growing tension between tech companies and government over the use of AI in defense. Despite similar deals with companies like Google and OpenAI, Anthropic is the only firm currently involved in classified military work. The situation has sparked support from tech workers at OpenAI and Google, who have signed an open letter backing Anthropic’s position.