War Dept designates AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, company to challenge in court

Cheryl Casone reports that the Department of War designated AI company Anthropic as a supply chain and national security risk. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stated the company would challenge this 'legally unsound' action in court, having previously alleged in a leaked memo that the administration opposed them for not supporting former President Trump. Under Secretary of War Emil Michael denied active negotiations with Anthropic. Maria Bartiromo explains the serious implications of a 'supply chain risk' designation, forcing other companies to disengage from Anthropic, and highlights Anthropic's refusal to budge on controversial AI uses like automated weapons and mass surveillance. Chris chimed in, criticizing the politicization of the issue and emphasizing the need for alignment with U.S. national security interests to counter potential Chinese advancements in AI.