New court filing reveals Pentagon told Anthropic the two sides were nearly aligned - a week after Trump declared the relationship kaput
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Key Points:
- Anthropic filed sworn declarations in a California federal court challenging the Pentagon's claim that the company poses a national security risk, arguing the government's case is based on technical misunderstandings and issues not raised during prior negotiations.
- Sarah Heck, Anthropic’s Head of Policy, denies that the company demanded control over military operations and states that concerns about disabling or altering technology were never discussed before appearing in court filings.
- Heck highlights an email from a Pentagon official suggesting the two sides were close to agreement on key issues shortly after the government designated Anthropic as a security risk, raising questions about the timing and motivation behind the designation.
- Thiyagu Ramasamy, Anthropic’s Head of Public Sector, asserts it is technically impossible for Anth
