Microsoft Backs Anthropic in AI Dispute with Trump Admin

0:00On this March 11th, here's what's shaping the world. Microsoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in a court fight against the Trump administration. Defense Secretary Pete Higgseth recently labeled the company's AI products a national security risk, blocking them for military contracts. This came after Anthropic refused unrestricted use of its clawed model for government work. The disputes started when the Pentagon pushed for all lawful uses of the AI, but Anthropic drew ethical lines against things like domestic surveillance, or autonomous weapons. President Trump then ordered federal agencies to drop clawed entirely. Now, Anthropic has sued in federal court in San Francisco. Microsoft filed a brief calling, the move of misuse of power over a contract disagreement, warning of big economic fallout. Twenty-two former top officials, including ex-secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, today its retribution that hurts national security and the rule of law.

1:00Other supporters include AI experts from Google and OpenAI, plus groups like the Cato Institute. They argue that label creates uncertainty for tech, already in military systems, especially amid conflicts like the one in Iran. A hearing is set for March 24th before Judge Rita Lynn. Meanwhile, the military plans to switch to rivals like Google, OpenAI, and XAI for a classified work. The Pentagon isn't commenting while the case plays out. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com