TWiT 1073: Broetry in Motion - Anthropic Stands Up to The Pentagon

TWiT 1073: Broetry in Motion - Anthropic Stands Up to The Pentagon

Author: TWiT March 2, 2026 Duration: 2:54:24

Anthropic's clash with the Pentagon pits tech ethics against government demands, raising explosive questions about AI's role in surveillance and weaponry. If you care about who controls the future of artificial intelligence, this episode is a must-listen.

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