Trump orders US agencies to stop use of Anthropic technology amid dispute over ethics of AI
The Guardian World
by Dara KerrFebruary 27, 2026
Department of Defense and artificial intelligence company were unable to reach agreement before deadline
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Donald Trump said Friday he will direct all federal agencies to “IMMEDIATELY CEASE” all use of Anthropic technology.
The Department of Defense and Anthropic hit an impasse with neither side backing down as a deadline for an agreement lapsed on Friday afternoon. The Pentagon had demanded the artificial intelligence company loosen ethical guidelines on its AI systems or face severe consequences.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/27/2026