Defense Department

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Last mentioned: Feb 28, 2026

Timeline

  1. Phase-out Deadline

    Final deadline for all federal agencies to have fully transitioned away from Anthropic AI products.

  2. Federal Ban Issued

    President Trump directs agencies to stop using Anthropic; Hegseth declares the company a supply-chain risk.

  3. Guardrail Showdown

    Reports emerge of a major disagreement between Anthropic and the administration over AI safety protocols.

  4. Contract Award

    Anthropic wins a Pentagon contract worth up to $200 million for AI services.

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Trump Bans Anthropic AI from Federal Use, Citing Supply-Chain Risks

President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. government agencies to cease using Anthropic's artificial intelligence, following a Pentagon declaration labeling the startup a supply-chain risk. The move initiates a six-month phase-out period and threatens severe legal consequences for non-compliance, marking a significant escalation in the administration's oversight of AI safety guardrails.

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