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Friday, February 27, 2026
Anthropic Rejects Pentagon's 'Final Offer' on Military AI Use
Anthropic CEO formally declined the Department of Defense's ultimatum for unrestricted military AI access, escalating tensions with 24-hour deadline expired. Markets now price substantial risk of supply chain ban as national security confrontation intensifies.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Pentagon Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum to Anthropic Over Military AI Access
The Department of Defense sent Anthropic a final offer seeking unrestricted military use of Claude AI capabilities with a 24-hour deadline to respond or face potential ban. The standoff represents one of the most significant AI governance crises of 2026, pitting national security demands against AI safety principles.