Explained: Why is the Pentagon locked in a dispute with Anthropic?
Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 8:07 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The US Department of War is reportedly planning to sever ties with AI startup Anthropic after the company refused to remove restrictions on military use of its AI tools. This dispute centres on Anthropic's safety concerns regarding sensitive applications like weapons development and autonomous systems, potentially leading to the termination of a $200 million deal.
