Trump Administration’s Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal, Judge Rules

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally by labeling AI startup Anthropic a security risk and barring it from government work. The judge found the government retaliated against Anthropic for expressing views on its technology. Anthropic welcomed the ruling and stated its focus on working with the government to use AI for national security.

• A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally blacklisted AI startup Anthropic.
• The judge stated the government retaliated against Anthropic for constitutionally protected expressive activities.
• Anthropic welcomed the ruling and expressed commitment to working with the government on AI for national security.
• The ruling stems from one of two lawsuits filed by Anthropic against the Trump administration’s actions.
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