The Trump administration has initiated a process to prohibit the US government from using services provided by Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot. The move, framed as a national security measure, would add Anthropic to a list of companies deemed a risk to critical infrastructure. The order cites concerns about the potential for AI systems to be manipulated or to produce outputs that could undermine government operations. This action follows similar restrictions placed on other technology firms with foreign ties. If finalized, federal agencies would be barred from entering into new contracts with Anthropic and would need to phase out existing ones. The company has stated it is reviewing the order and emphasizes its commitment to safe and beneficial AI. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/trump-moves-to-ban-anthropic-from-the-us-government/