Amidst a public showdown between the Trump administration and the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, CEO Dario Amodei has drawn a red line against the Pentagon’s demand to allow unrestricted use of its technology. The ultimatum poses risks for Anthropic, as military officials threaten to not only pull its contract but also deem the company a supply chain risk. With tensions escalating, top talent in the AI industry has voiced support for Amodei’s stand, highlighting the broader implications of the ethical debate.

The Pentagon’s approach has raised concerns among lawmakers, former Defense Department leaders, and tech workers, with the potential consequences of designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk or invoking the Defense Production Act. Amidst the polarizing debate over “woke AI,” conflicting viewpoints have emerged, with OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman siding with Anthropic and questioning the Pentagon’s approach. As the deadline approaches, the future of Anthropic’s partnership with the military hangs in the balance, underscoring the complexities of ethics and technology in the modern age.