Anthropic, a $380 billion AI startup, is locked in a high-stakes battle with the Department of Defense over the terms of their partnership, specifically the phrase ‘any lawful use’ that could grant the US military unrestricted access to AI services.

This contentious issue has sparked a heated debate on social media and in news outlets, with the potential consequences being the development of AI systems capable of mass surveillance and lethal autonomous weapons without human intervention.

The negotiations, led in part by Pentagon CTO Emil Michael, have taken a tense turn, putting the future of Anthropic and the ethics of AI development at risk. As the situation unfolds, the outcome will have far-reaching implications for the AI industry and beyond.

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