How to Make Sure AI Doesn't Spy on Us or Kill Innocent People
The article discusses the ongoing tensions between AI companies and the U.S. government regarding the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Anthropic, a leading AI firm, has refused to allow its technology to be used for military purposes or surveillance, leading to accusations from the Pentagon. The debate highlights the need for responsible AI regulation and the potential risks of unchecked AI development.
- ▪Anthropic has refused to sign a contract with the Pentagon unless it guarantees no use of its technology for autonomous weapons or surveillance.
- ▪The Pentagon accused Anthropic of undermining U.S. sovereignty by trying to dictate military operations.
- ▪Senator Bernie Sanders is advocating for a moratorium on new AI data centers until national safeguards are established.
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Artificial Intelligence How to Make Sure AI Doesn't Spy on Us or Kill Innocent People If we want powerful AI systems to respect liberty, now is the time to train them to be more libertarian. Zach Weissmueller | 5.26.2026 12:05 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests HD Download One of America's top AI companies—Anthropic—refused to sign off on a contract unless the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) promised not to use its technology to power autonomous killer robots or carry out domestic mass surveillance. So, the Pentagon accused it of trying to undermine U.S. sovereignty by dictating how we fight our wars.
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