Pentagon's 'Risk' Label on Anthropic Signals New Era of State AI Oversight

The Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a national security supply chain risk marks a dramatic escalation in government oversight of leading AI labs. This move, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, elevates concerns about AI safety and foreign influence from theoretical debate to direct executive action. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s subsequent interview signals the start of a high-stakes campaign to mitigate damage and redefine the company