Vitalik Advocates for Anthropic's Ethical Stance Amid Government Pressure

In the context of rising tensions between Silicon Valley and Washington, Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, publicly took a stand in support of Anthropic’s ethical position. According to Foresight News, this gesture highlights the importance of principles in the tech industry, where values are beginning to clash with political interests.

Anthropic Resists Military Application Pressures

Anthropic consistently refuses to allow military use of its AI model Claude and technologies for mass surveillance of civilians. Vitalik emphasizes that if the company maintains its ethical guidelines and resists external pressure, it will strengthen public trust in the long term. This is a crucial stance at a time when AI safety is becoming a critical topic in global discussions.

Pentagon’s Ultimatum Changes the Game

The situation changed dramatically when Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, issued a public ultimatum. He demands that Anthropic remove all restrictions on military use of the Claude model by 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Failure to comply could result in the termination of all contracts and signs of “supply chain risk,” potentially isolating Anthropic from future government contracts. Vitalik and other industry leaders are thus faced with a fundamental question: how long can corporations withstand government pressure in the name of their values?