The woke infiltration of our military continues, now with artificial intelligence at stake. One tech CEO is standing up to the Pentagon’s overreach, and the fight could reshape national security.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Anthropic, an AI company, is in a standoff with the Defense Department.
- The Pentagon wants unrestricted use of Anthropic’s AI, Claude.
- The CEO, Dario Amodei, is resisting, citing ethical concerns.
- The military is threatening to cut ties and label Anthropic a “supply chain risk.”
The Pentagon’s Power Play
The military is playing hardball with Anthropic, demanding total control over its AI technology. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is leading the charge, insisting the Pentagon won’t let any company dictate terms. They want to use Claude for “all lawful purposes,” but won’t explain exactly what that entails.
This demand for unchecked power should send shivers down every patriot’s spine. Are they planning mass surveillance on American citizens, despite denials? Where do they really plan to use this technology?
A CEO with a Spine
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, is refusing to budge. He’s rightly concerned about the potential for misuse of his company’s AI, particularly in areas like mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. Amodei understands the ethical implications and is putting principles above profit. He has clearly stated his company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s final demand to allow unrestricted use of its technology.
This is a refreshing change from the usual corporate capitulation to woke ideology. Amodei is setting an example for other tech leaders who should stand up for traditional American values and freedom.
Woke Tech vs. National Security
The real issue here is the growing influence of woke ideology in the tech industry. Companies like Anthropic are staffed with individuals who prioritize social justice over national security. A retired Air Force General Jack Shanahan stated that Claude is “not ready for prime time in national security settings”.
The Pentagon’s desire for unrestricted access to AI suggests a dangerous lack of oversight. We need to ensure our military has the best technology, but not at the expense of our values and freedoms. The military says it does not plan to use AI to conduct mass surveillance or create fully autonomous weapons, but they have yet to say how they do plan to use it.
Emil Michael, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, accused Amodei of having a “God-complex”. This is the sad state of our politics; the people who want restraint are ridiculed by the unbridled and reckless.
What happens when this AI falls into the wrong hands, either through hacking or internal sabotage? Are we willing to risk our national security on the whims of woke tech executives?
