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Recent negotiations between tech company Anthropic and the U.S. Department of Defense over a $200 million AI contract have hit a roadblock. According to reports, the talks stalled due to disagreements over lawful surveillance practices and the implementation of appropriate safeguards.
Anthropic’s representative, Emil Michael, aimed to finalize the deal before a looming deadline. However, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth raised concerns, labeling Anthropic as a potential security risk due to the unresolved issues surrounding surveillance and guardrails.
In the midst of the impasse, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, swiftly stepped in and successfully secured the agreement, shifting the dynamics of the AI contract landscape.
Source: Tech-Economic Times