White House Officials Reportedly Frustrated by Anthropic‘s AI Limits
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By rachel Kim, world Today News
September 18, 2025
Anthropic’s AI Sparks Controversy with Surveillance Restrictions
Anthropic’s advanced AI models, capable of assisting intelligence agencies with analyzing classified documents, are facing scrutiny from the Trump administration due to the company’s firm stance against utilizing its technology for domestic surveillance. This restriction is reportedly a source of growing tension between the White House and the AI developer.
Semafor Report Details Growing Hostility
On Tuesday, Semafor reported that Anthropic is experiencing increased hostility from the Trump administration stemming from its restrictions on law enforcement access to its claude AI models. Two senior White House officials revealed to Semafor that federal contractors working with agencies such as the FBI and Secret Service have encountered obstacles when attempting to deploy Claude for surveillance purposes.
Policy Concerns: Selectivity and Vagueness
the core of the dispute lies in Anthropic’s usage policies, which explicitly prohibit applications involving domestic surveillance. The anonymous officials who spoke with Semafor voiced concerns that Anthropic may be selectively enforcing these policies based on political considerations.They also expressed worry over the vague language used in the policies, which they believe allows for overly broad interpretations and potential inconsistencies in application.
Dive Deeper
For a more complete understanding of this developing story, please see: White House Officials Reportedly Frustrated by Anthropic’s Law Enforcement AI Limits.
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Anthropic’s usage policies explicitly prohibit applications involving domestic surveillance.
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