Source: Department of Defense
Summary
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has labeled AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk due to concerns it could disable its technology during warfighting operations. The DoD said this designation validates its decision. The move is part of a broader effort to assess potential risks in the supply chain.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
The DoD’s decision follows a familiar script of flagging potential risks in emerging tech. The label is part of a broader effort to assess supply chain risks. Anthropic’s AI tech is the focus of concern. The DoD wants to ensure its tech doesn’t get disabled during war. Because that’s exactly what you want in a war: AI that works for the other side.
Author: Evan Null
