A federal judge granted Anthropic an injunction against the U.S. government’s “supply chain risk” designation, ordering the administration to rescind the label.
The ruling impacts the ability of federal agencies to continue working with the artificial intelligence company and follows a period of dispute over the Pentagon’s use of Anthropic’s software.
Judge Rita F. Lin of the Northern District of California stated the government’s orders had ignored free speech protections, according to the Wall Street Journal.
“It looks like an attempt to cripple Anthropic,” Lin reportedly said during court proceedings.
The dispute began last month over guidelines for the government’s use of Anthropic’s AI software. Anthropic sought to restrict the government from using its AI models in autonomous weapons systems or for mass surveillance.
The government disagreed with these limitations, subsequently labeling the company a “supply chain risk.” President Trump ordered federal agencies to cease ties with Anthropic.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called the Defense Department’s actions “retaliatory and punitive.”
The White House characterized Anthropic as “a radical-left, woke company” that is endangering U.S. national security.
Anthropic stated: “We’re grateful to the court for moving swiftly, and pleased they agree Anthropic is likely to succeed on the merits.” The company added its focus remains on “working productively with the government to ensure all Americans benefit from safe, reliable AI,” as reported by TechCrunch.
