Last mentioned: Feb 27, 2026
Contract Deadline
The final date for Anthropic to sign the agreement or face federal repercussions.
Public Rejection
Amodei issues a statement saying the company 'cannot in good conscience' agree to the Pentagon's terms.
Pentagon Ultimatum
Spokesman Sean Parnell warns of consequences including DPA invocation and supply chain risk designation.
High-Level Meeting
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss military integration.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has rejected the Pentagon's latest contract terms, citing a lack of safeguards against domestic surveillance and autonomous weaponry. The Department of Defense has responded by threatening to invoke the Defense Production Act or designate the AI firm as a supply chain risk.