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A federal judge in California ruled on Thursday that the Pentagon's attempt to blacklist artificial intelligence company Anthropic earlier this year violated the First Amendment and deprived the company of its constitutionally protected liberties. The ruling blocks the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk. The decision marks a significant legal setback for the Department of Defense's efforts to restrict the AI firm's business operations. Anthropic, co-founded by CEO Dario Amodei, had challenged the blacklist, arguing it was based on unconstitutional grounds. The case highlights ongoing tensions between national security measures and constitutional protections for technology companies.
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Dario Amodei, co-founder and chief executive officer of Anthropic, during an interview on "The Circuit with Emily Chang" at Anthropic's headquarters in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty Images
A federal judge in California ruled on Thursday that the Pentagon's effort to blacklist Anthropic earlier this year violated the First Amendment and deprived the artificial intelligence company of its constitutionally protected liberties.
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Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon Blacklist of AI Company Anthropic