🇺🇸PENTAGON DEMANDS FULL CONTROL OF AI IN FINAL OFFER TO ANTHROPIC The Pentagon has issued a “best and final” offer to Anthropic, seeking unrestricted military use of its AI ahead of a Friday deadline. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the company could lose Pentagon contracts—or be labeled a supply chain risk—if it refuses. Officials are also considering invoking the Defense Production Act to compel compliance. Anthropic, which holds a $200 million defense contract, has pushed for limits—such as banning mass surveillance and requiring human oversight in targeting decisions—citing risks with its AI model, Claude.(*Walter Bloomberg)