'Intimidation Won't Change Our Position': Anthropic Hits Back At Trump

President Donald Trump told the US government Friday to "immediately" stop using Anthropic's technology after the AI startup rejected the Pentagon's demand that it agree to unconditional military use…

28 Feb, 03:41 — 28 Feb, 04:29

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This story highlights the growing tension between AI developers' ethical concerns and government demands for military applications, particularly under a presidency known for direct executive action. It underscores the challenges of regulating emerging technologies and the potential for political pressure to influence tech adoption in government.

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Both articles report on US President Donald Trump's order for the US government to immediately stop using Anthropic's AI technology. This directive followed Anthropic's refusal to agree to the Pentagon's demand for unconditional military use of its AI, with ndtv specifically highlighting Anthropic's defiant response.

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rte-newscentercenter-leftneutralfocuses on Trump's executive action

ndtvcentercenter-lefturgenthighlights Anthropic's defiant stance

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage leans center-left by highlighting Anthropic's resistance to military demands and Trump's subsequent retaliatory order.

What sources agree on

US President Donald Trump ordered the US government to stop using Anthropic's technology.
The order was to take effect "immediately."
The reason for Trump's order was Anthropic's rejection of the Pentagon's demand for unconditional military use of its AI.

Where they diverge

Framing of Anthropic's response to the Pentagon's demand and Trump's order

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Highlights Anthropic's direct defiance with a quote, framing it as 'hitting back' at Trump.

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Presents Anthropic's rejection as the cause for Trump's order, without emphasizing a direct 'hit back' or defiant quote.

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US President Donald Trump told the US government to "immediately" stop using Anthropic's technology.

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Anthropic rejected the Pentagon's demand that it agree to unconditional military use of its technology.

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Trump orders US govt to stop using Anthropic AI tech

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