Defense Secretary Hegseth Criticizes Anthropic Over AI Model Discontinuation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth voiced criticism against artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic on Saturday. This commentary followed Anthropic's decision to discontinue access to two of its AI models, a move the company made to comply with a directive from the Trump administration. Hegseth also referenced an earlier action taken by his department regarding Anthropic.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic on Saturday. The criticism came after Anthropic discontinued access to two of its AI models, a move made to comply with a directive from the Trump administration.
Hegseth commented on the situation, stating, "Three months ago, @DeptofWar kicked @AnthropicAI out of our building—forever. Every passing day proves why that was the right move." This statement indicates a long-standing position from the department Hegseth leads regarding the AI company.
According to The Hill, Hegseth's remarks intensify broader attacks on Anthropic by White House allies.
