Anthropic AI Deployed in U.S. Military Operations Despite Ban

Hours after announcing a ban on the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Anthropic by the federal government, the United States employed these tools in a military operation against Iran. Informed sources confirm that the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) continued to use Anthropic's Claude AI for crucial activities such as intelligence assessments, target identification, and combat simulations.

Tensions Between Pentagon and Anthropic

The U.S. government and Anthropic have been involved in disputes for months regarding the Department of Defense's use of Anthropic's AI models. Previously, President Trump had ordered all agencies to cease cooperation with the company, and the Department of Defense had identified Anthropic as a security threat and a risk to the supply chain.

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