Trump directs U.S. agencies to toss Anthropic’s AI as Pentagon calls startup a supply risk
Trump directs U.S. agencies to toss Anthropic’s AI as Pentagon calls startup a supply risk
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/28/tech/trump-anthropic-supply-risk-pentagon/
Publish Date: 2026-02-28 00:16:00
Source Domain: www.japantimes.co.jp
- U.S. President Donald Trump directed a stop to government engagement with Anthropic, labeling it a supply-chain risk.
- The Pentagon will formally designate Antrophic as a supply-chain risk, impacting its relationship with defense and other agencies.
- Trump announced a six-month phase-out for the Defense Department and other relevant agencies using Antrophic’s products.
- If Anthropic refuses to aid in the transition, Trump threatened to use executive authority to enforce compliance with potential major civil and criminal repercussions.
- This marks a significant rebuke from the U.S., potentially positioning Anthropic as something of a pariah akin to enemy suppliers in Washington.
- Anthropic is notably funded by major corporations, including Alphabet’s Google and Amazon.
