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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 17 MIN

Anthropic’s AI ethics vs. the Pentagon

from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios

The Pentagon is reconsidering its relationship with artificial intelligence company Anthropic, after the company has stated it doesn’t want its technology used in autonomous weapons or government surveillance, and explains the way that AI is reshaping national defense. On Today's Show:Steven Levy, editor at large for Wired, breaks down the latest reporting on this story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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