President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to order a federal ban on Anthropic AI, a company he accuses of being influenced by 'radical left' ideology. This decision comes after Anthropic allegedly refused to comply with demands from the Pentagon regarding the use of their AI technology. Trump took to Truth Social to express his frustration, stating that such technology should not dictate how the military operates, emphasizing that such decisions belong to him as Commander-in-Chief.

In his post, Trump argued that the company's actions had jeopardized national security and put American lives at risk. He characterized Anthropic's attempts to impose their terms on the military as a 'disastrous mistake' and declared that the government would cease all operations involving Anthropic technology, asserting a need for other options. Alongside the immediate cessation of use, he announced a six-month phase-out period for the federal agencies relying on Anthropic AI.

This bold action against Anthropic AI reflects ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and technology companies perceived to be misaligned with conservative values. By criticizing the company publicly, Trump aims to position himself as a defender of military integrity and national security in the face of perceived liberal overreach. The implication of this ban could lead to significant shifts in how federal agencies adopt and utilize AI technologies and provoke further discussions on the relationship between the military and private tech companies.