OpenAI and Google Employees Support Anthropic's Lawsuit Against Pentagon Over Supply Chain Risk Designation
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Tina Nguyen
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Summary
Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense challenging its designation as a supply chain risk, a label typically reserved for foreign companies. In support, nearly 40 employees from OpenAI and Google, including Google's chief scientist Jeff Dean, filed an amicus brief expressing concerns about the Trump administration's decision and the broader implications for technology and national security. The lawsuit comes after weeks of controversy surrounding Anthropic's designation.
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detailing their concerns over the Trump administration's decision and the technology's risks and implications
the Trump administration labeled the company a supply chain risk — a designation typically reserved for foreign companies
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