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Pentagon's New Data Chief Boosts Military AI Amid Dispute

3/8/2026

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Kliger Boosts Military AI

Gavin Kliger, the Pentagon's new chief data officer, will lead efforts to boost military AI.
Kliger aims to integrate private-sector innovation with military operations to accelerate AI deployment.
The Pentagon faces a dispute with Anthropic over the use of its AI tools.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has refused unrestricted military use of the technology.
The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk.

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Musk Challenges AI Claims

Elon Musk said Dario Amodei, Anthropic CEO, is 'projecting' about AI consciousness.
Amodei warned AI models could show anxiety and urged interpretability.
The Pentagon distanced itself from Anthropic because Anthropic refused to permit military use for surveillance or autonomous weapons.
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's technology.
The Department of War will phase out Anthropic products over six months.

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Historical Context

The U.S. Department of Defense initiated its "AI Strategy" in 2018 to enhance military capabilities through artificial intelligence, building on earlier efforts like Project Maven from 2017. Companies such as Google and Microsoft contributed, but ethical concerns arose, particularly with Anthropic's Dario Amodei opposing military applications. This ongoing debate highlights the critical intersection of technology, national security, and ethical standards in modern warfare.

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Kliger Boosts Military AI

Gavin Kliger, the Pentagon's new chief data officer, will lead efforts to boost military AI.
Kliger aims to integrate private-sector innovation with military operations to accelerate AI deployment.
The Pentagon faces a dispute with Anthropic over the use of its AI tools.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has refused unrestricted military use of the technology.
The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk.

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