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technology2 days ago•10 min saved

Trump’s Anthropic showdown rattles the AI industry

President Trump escalated his clash with AI startup Anthropic by ordering a government-wide boycott of Claude and hinting at criminal penalties, while Defense Secretary Hegseth designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk and floated using the Defense Production Act to force government access. Anthropic warned it could sue if the move threatens national security, and OpenAI signaled concern about the broader industry impact. Lawmakers urged narrowly tailored limits and hearings, underscoring a potential shift toward greater Washington dominance over AI and its implications for national security, privacy, and the tech sector’s relationship with government.

via Politico|

#ai-policy #anthropic #defense-production-act

politics5 days ago•3 min saved

Pentagon pushes for full Claude access from Anthropic, deadline looms

At a Pentagon meeting, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded that Anthropic grant full access to its Claude AI model and set a Friday deadline, with Defense Production Act options on the table; Anthropic says guardrails are possible to restrict use to lawful activities and keep humans in the loop, while Pentagon officials push for more control and discuss designating the company a supply-chain risk.

via CBS News|

#ai-in-military #anthropic #claude

technology5 days ago•4 min saved

Pentagon presses Anthropic for unfettered Claude access or face penalties

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei that the Pentagon will either cut ties and declare Anthropic a supply-chain risk or invoke the Defense Production Act to force Claude to meet military needs, with penalties for noncompliance; Anthropic says it’s willing to adjust usage policies but won’t enable mass surveillance or autonomous weapons, highlighting a high-stakes clash as Claude remains the Pentagon’s primary model for sensitive work and other AI vendors eye classified deployments.

via Axios|

#ai-safeguards #anthropic #claude

politics9 days ago•4 min saved

Kennedy’s Glyphosate Pivot Ignites MAHA Fallout

RFK Jr., now US health secretary, publicly backs Trump’s order to boost domestic glyphosate production under the Defense Production Act, a move that provokes a swift revolt within the MAHA movement which has long opposed glyphosate. Critics accuse Kennedy of breaking a core pledge to put health over corporate power, triggering resignations and warnings of electoral consequences as activists and allies question the movement’s credibility and leadership.

via Ars Technica|

#defense-production-act #glyphosate #maha

politics10 days ago•7 min saved

MAHA Moms Split From Trump Over Glyphosate Order

Health-minded MAHA Moms who had backed Trump via RFK Jr. are furious after Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost domestic glyphosate production, viewing the move as a betrayal and a threat to their cause. The rift risks undermining Trump’s support among the movement, even as Kennedy’s role remains defended by some, while environmental and pesticide critics say the MAHA alliance helped propel policies seen as health and environment-damaging.

via The New York Times|

#defense-production-act #glyphosate #kennedy-jr

$Kennedy backs Trump glyphosate order as MAHA coalition fractures$

politics11 days ago•3 min saved

Kennedy backs Trump glyphosate order as MAHA coalition fractures

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended President Trump’s Defense Production Act order to boost domestic glyphosate production, while the Make America Healthy Again coalition that helped Trump’s 2024 win grapples with the move as midterm pressures mount; the policy argues glyphosate and elemental phosphorus are vital for agriculture and national security, even as critics warn it undermines MAHA’s pledges against the chemical.

via CNBC|

#defense-production-act #glyphosate #kennedy-jr

politics11 days ago•2 min saved

Trump taps DPA to bolster U.S. glyphosate and phosphorus production

President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides (Roundup), citing defense and food security; the move aligns with the Make America Healthy Again stance amid ongoing controversy and lawsuits over glyphosate's health effects, and tasks the Agriculture Secretary with implementing expanded production while highlighting U.S. reliance on limited domestic producers and potential supply-chain vulnerabilities.

via CNBC|

#defense-production-act #domestic-production #glyphosate

politics-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Biden's AI Order Faces Conservative Opposition Amid Push for Transparency and Regulation"

The Biden administration's executive order on AI, utilizing the Defense Production Act to compel tech companies to provide information, is facing opposition from the tech lobby, GOP lawmakers, and conservative activists who argue that it constitutes executive overreach. Critics are pushing for reforms to the Defense Production Act and have raised legal challenges against the new reporting requirements, while also seeking to slow down AI regulation in Congress. The use of emergency powers to regulate AI is sparking broader political disagreements over the regulation of private enterprise, with the Supreme Court also considering a related lawsuit that could impact federal agencies' regulatory authority.

via POLITICO|

#ai #biden-administration #conservative-activists

energyclimate-change2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden's Federal Funding Boosts American-Made Heat Pump Production and Clean Energy Initiatives"

President Joe Biden will utilize emergency wartime powers under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to allocate $169 million in federal funds to nine manufacturing projects aimed at boosting US production of heat pumps. Heat pumps are more energy-efficient than traditional heating methods and can both heat and cool homes and businesses by transferring heat from one area to another. The move is part of Biden's efforts to promote clean energy technology and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The funding has drawn criticism from the American Gas Association, a lobbying group for the natural gas industry, while the Biden administration sees it as a step towards creating jobs and strengthening energy security.

via Daily Mail|

#clean-energy #defense-production-act #energyclimate-change

energy2 years ago•4 min saved

Biden Administration Boosts American-Made Heat Pump Manufacturing to Combat Climate Crisis

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $169 million in funding for nine projects aimed at accelerating electric heat pump manufacturing across the United States. These projects, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and authorized through the Defense Production Act, will create over 1,700 high-quality manufacturing jobs and help lower energy costs for families. The investments are part of the administration's efforts to build a clean energy economy, improve air quality, and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources. The selected projects will also contribute to the administration's Justice40 initiative, which aims to ensure that 40% of the benefits from federal climate and clean energy investments go to disadvantaged communities.

via Energy.gov|

#biden-harris-administration #clean-energy #defense-production-act

defenseinternational-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Pentagon's $500M Aid Boost Strengthens Ukraine's Security and Independence"

The Pentagon is utilizing a portion of the $40 billion Ukraine aid package to strengthen defense supply chains and reduce reliance on Russia and China. Grants have been issued to companies for projects such as modernizing rocket propulsion systems, expanding high-priority aluminum production, and exploring cobalt mining. The aim is to onshore critical defense supply chains and increase domestic production of key materials like aluminum and cobalt, which are currently dominated by Russia and China. The Pentagon also plans to open campuses across the country to facilitate collaborative efforts between U.S. and allied companies in various sectors of the defense supply chain. Additionally, the Pentagon expects to make awards to U.S. companies for manufacturing critical chemicals currently sourced from China.

via Defense News|

#defense-production-act #defenseinternational-relations #pentagon