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Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has taken a firm stand against U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) directives regarding AI usage, particularly opposing applications in mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.

In July 2025, Anthropic secured a $200 million contract to embed AI models within U.S. defense systems but later faced pressure to remove safeguards against these uses. The DoD subsequently labeled Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' barring military contractors from using its products.

Amodei advocates for congressional legislation to set clear boundaries for AI deployment in defense while ensuring human oversight in military decisions. This conflict highlights critical debates surrounding AI ethics and governance.