Anthropic CEO Responds to National Security Risk Designation

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has responded to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk to national security, a decision that restricts military contractors from engaging with the AI company. This designation emerged following a significant dispute.

The core of the dispute centers on Anthropic's refusal to allow the U.S. government unrestricted use of its AI technology for certain specific applications.

Anthropic's Engagement and Red Lines

Amodei highlighted Anthropic's extensive collaboration with U.S. authorities. He stated that Anthropic has been highly collaborative with the U.S. government and military, notably becoming the first AI company to deploy models on classified clouds. The company has also developed custom models specifically for national security purposes, including critical areas such as cyber operations and combat support. Amodei emphasized that this collaborative effort is aimed at defending the U.S. against autocratic adversaries.

However, Anthropic has maintained