Pentagon Issues Final Offer to Anthropic for Military AI Use

The Kobeissi Letter posted on X that the U.S. Pentagon has presented a 'final offer' to Anthropic, seeking unrestricted military use of its artificial intelligence capabilities. This development comes as the deadline approaches on Friday. Key aspects of the offer include a warning from Pete Hegseth, who has threatened to classify Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk' if the company does not comply. Anthropic is currently resisting the use of its AI technology for surveilling American citizens and for lethal military operations. Despite these tensions, Anthropic was recently awarded a $200 million government contract. The company now faces a critical decision, with just over 24 hours remaining to respond to the Pentagon's demands. This situation marks a significant moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding AI's role in warfare and surveillance.