Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026
Phase-out Deadline
Final deadline for all federal agencies to have fully transitioned away from Anthropic AI products.
Phase-Out Deadline
Final deadline for all federal agencies to remove Anthropic AI from their operations.
Phase-out Deadline
The six-month window for agencies to fully transition away from Anthropic technology concludes.
Legal Action
Anthropic files dual lawsuits in California and D.C. to overturn the risk designation.
Pentagon Designation
The Department of Defense formally labels Anthropic a 'supply chain risk.'
Negotiation Collapse
Talks between Anthropic and the Pentagon regarding safety guardrails for Claude fall apart.
Federal Ban Issued
President Trump directs agencies to stop using Anthropic; Hegseth declares the company a supply-chain risk.
Risk Designation
Pentagon formally declares Anthropic a supply-chain risk.
Guardrail Showdown
Reports emerge of a major disagreement between Anthropic and the administration over AI safety protocols.
Executive Directive
President Trump directs U.S. agencies to stop work with Anthropic.
Federal Ban Issued
President Trump directs a government-wide halt on Anthropic AI usage.
Guardrail Showdown
Disputes emerge between Anthropic and federal officials over the startup's AI safety protocols and guardrails.
Policy Showdown
Disagreements emerge between the administration and Anthropic regarding AI guardrails.
Contract Award
Anthropic wins a Pentagon contract worth up to $200 million for AI services.
Contract Award
Anthropic wins a $200 million contract from the Pentagon to provide AI services.
Contract Awarded
Anthropic wins a major AI services contract with the Pentagon worth up to $200 million.
AI safety leader Anthropic has filed dual lawsuits against the Trump administration to overturn a Pentagon designation labeling the company a 'supply chain risk.' The legal battle follows Anthropic's refusal to waive ethical guardrails that prevent its Claude AI from being used in autonomous weaponry and mass surveillance.
President Donald Trump has directed all U.S. government agencies to terminate their use of Anthropic's AI technology, following a Pentagon declaration labeling the startup a supply-chain risk. The move initiates a six-month phase-out period and follows a high-profile dispute over the company's safety guardrails.
President Trump has ordered all U.S. government agencies to terminate contracts with AI startup Anthropic, following a Pentagon declaration labeling the company a supply-chain risk. The move includes a six-month transition period and threatens severe legal consequences for non-compliance.
President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. government agencies to cease using Anthropic's artificial intelligence, following a Pentagon declaration labeling the startup a supply-chain risk. The move initiates a six-month phase-out period and threatens severe legal consequences for non-compliance, marking a significant escalation in the administration's oversight of AI safety guardrails.