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US Defense Dept. AI Deadline Sparks Fierce Debate
The U.S. Defense Department has issued an ultimatum to AI firm Anthropic, demanding unrestricted access to its advanced Claude AI model by February 27th. The department threatens to invoke the Defense Production Act if Anthropic refuses, potentially blacklisting the company and impacting its ability to supply defense-related activities. This standoff highlights a critical clash between national security needs for advanced AI and ethical concerns surrounding its use in surveillance and autonomous weapons.