The ongoing standoff between AI firm Anthropic and the Pentagon has intensified, with Anthropic narrowing its key safety commitments amid pressure to allow unrestricted military access to its AI technology, particularly its model Claude. The Pentagon has issued an ultimatum demanding that Anthropic abandon its safety protocols by the end of the week or risk losing a lucrative $200 million contract. Pete Hegseth, a prominent figure in this dispute, has threatened to blacklist the company and force it to share its technology if it does not comply. As both sides grapple with the potential implications of AI on military operations, tensions continue to rise, highlighting a critical conflict between ethical AI development and military interests.