AI CIVIL WAR? Pentagon drama triggers an overnight power shift
The AI world flipped in under 24 hours.
Morning: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reportedly refused Pentagon collaboration, citing concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons tied to Claude.
Afternoon: Sam Altman backed Anthropic’s integrity, saying he trusts their safety-first stance despite competition.
Evening: Donald Trump moved to ban Anthropic from U.S. federal agencies.
Night:
Plot twist—OpenAI steps in, bids to replace Anthropic, and reportedly secures a Pentagon deal with the Pentagon.
Ideals vs influence. Safety vs power.
The AI arms race just went geopolitical.