One of the world’s most valuable AI companies is suing the US government after it was designated a "supply chain risk" by Pete Hegseth’s Department of War.
It’s an unprecedented legal fight – after Anthropic refused to allow its technology to be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.
Now, other tech giants – including Google, Microsoft and Apple – have swung their support behind Anthropic. Why has this dispute happened and what could it all mean for the future of AI?
Niall speaks to Sky’s technology correspondent, Rowland Manthorpe, about the potential consequences.
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