US appeals court upholds Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts
The ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit came in a lawsuit by Anthropic challenging its designation by the Pentagon as a national security supply chain risk.
On Friday, a federal appeals court decided not to halt a Defense Department order that blacklisted AI startup Anthropic from military contracts, labeling the company a national security risk. This decision came in a legal battle launched by Anthropic against its Pentagon designation as a national security supply chain risk, which the company claims has resulted in billions of dollars in lost revenue and tarnished its reputation prior to its anticipated initial public offering.
In a statement, Anthropic expressed disagreement with the ruling but maintained confidence in its position, stating it will now explore further judicial options. Earlier this month, a federal judge in San Francisco overturned a similar designation under a different law, citing unlawful retaliation by the administration against Anthropic for its stance on AI safety.
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