Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is playing hardball with woke AI company Anthropic, and thank goodness someone is. The Pentagon is right to demand access; we cannot let leftist ideology hamstring our national security.
- Key Takeaway: The Defense Department is pushing for unrestricted access to Anthropic’s AI.
- Key Takeaway: The Defense Production Act could force Anthropic’s hand.
- Key Takeaway: This is a fight over the role of woke ideology in national security.
Pentagon Flexes on Woke AI Firm
The military faces a simple choice: protect America or appease radical leftists? Hegseth issued an ultimatum to Anthropic: either open up their AI tech for unrestricted military use by Friday, or kiss that government contract goodbye.
This isn’t just about lines of code; it’s about who controls the future of warfare. Anthropic, maker of the AI chatbot Claude, has been dragging its feet on letting the U.S. military use its technology.
Some in the prior administration even talked about designating Anthropic a “supply chain risk.” Or, invoking the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era law.
Defense Production Act: A Hammer for National Security?
The Defense Production Act (DPA) gives the federal government the power to force companies to prioritize national defense needs. It was signed into law by President Truman during the Korean War.
This law has been used for everything from wartime production to disaster relief. It’s a powerful tool, meant to ensure the country has what it needs when it matters most.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has whined about “ethical concerns.” He fears unchecked government use of AI, like drones and surveillance. The Pentagon says it has no interest in either one.
Ethical Concerns or Political Obstruction?
The Pentagon has been very clear that they do not want to use AI for mass surveillance or in autonomous weapons. So what are these “ethical concerns” truly about?
If the Defense Department has to use the DPA, it means Anthropic would have to adapt its AI model to the Pentagon’s needs without built-in safety limits. The ethical restrictions could even be removed from the contract.
Joel Dodge, an attorney at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, said that these actions would be “without precedent under the history of the DPA.” The problem is not the DPA, but the ethical and political barriers these companies put up.
The Future is at Stake
This fight is about more than just one company’s AI. The truth is this is about whether we allow woke corporations to dictate our national security policy. Do we have the strength to stand up for what’s right, even when it means ruffling some liberal feathers?
Defense officials appeared to be backing away from the DPA option. A Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell wrote on social media that if Anthropic didn’t agree to cooperate by 5:01 p.m. ET on Friday, they will terminate their partnership.
This moment highlights the need for unwavering leadership and a commitment to putting America first. Otherwise, we risk sacrificing our safety at the altar of woke ideology. Will we allow the radical left to win?
