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March 9, 2026
OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic's defense in DOD lawsuit
More than 30 OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees signed onto a statement supporting Anthropic's lawsuit against the Defense Department after the agency labeled the AI firm a supply-chain risk, according to court filings.
TL;DR
- More than 30 OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees submitted a statement supporting Anthropic's lawsuit against the U.S. Defense Department.
- The Defense Department labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk after the company refused to permit its technology for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.
- The employees contend the government's action was an improper and arbitrary use of power with serious ramifications for the AI industry.
- They argue the Pentagon could have canceled the contract instead of designating Anthropic a risk, especially after signing a deal with OpenAI.
- The brief suggests the action will harm U.S. industrial and scientific competitiveness in AI and discourage open deliberation on AI system risks and benefits.
- The filing emphasizes that contractual and technical restrictions are critical safeguards against AI misuse in the absence of public law governing AI use.
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