Vitalik Buterin supports Anthropic in ethical clash with Pentagon over Claude AI for autonomous weapons.
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Critical Showdown: Vitalik Buterin Backs Anthropic as Pentagon Demands Unrestricted AI Access

Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025: A critical ethical confrontation is unfolding at the intersection of artificial intelligence and national security. Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly endorsed AI safety company Anthropic, as the U.S. Department of Defense issues a stark ultimatum demanding unrestricted access to Anthropic’s Claude AI system for potential use in autonomous weapons […]