The U.S. Trump administration has placed significant pressure on the AI company Anthropic, demanding that it allow unrestricted access to its artificial intelligence technology for the U.S. military. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has given Anthropic's CEO a deadline by this Friday (27th) to comply, threatening to terminate existing contracts and declare the company a "supply chain risk," a status often reserved for companies from countries like China.

Anthropic, known for its AI safety tool Claude, is currently the last major AI firm under pressure to provide its technology for integration within a new internal network for the U.S. Armed Forces. This ultimatum comes amid broader discussions about the importance of AI in military operations and the urgent need for the U.S. to maintain technological superiority, especially in the face of competing global powers.

The implications of this ultimatum extend beyond just a single company, as it signals the Trump administration's aggressive stance on ensuring that private technological advancements are harnessed for national security purposes. If Anthropic fails to comply, it could have significant consequences not just for its contracts and business operations in the U.S. but also for the larger landscape of AI development and regulation within the defense sector.