United States of America: President issued statement requiring federal agencies to cease using technology from Anthropic

On 27 February 2026, the President of the United States announced that the government will direct federal agencies to cease using technology from Anthropic, citing concerns that the company attempted to impose its terms of service on the military in a manner that is allegedly conflicting with constitutional authority. The announcement also stated that the company’s actions were harmful to national security and stated there would be a six-month phase-out period for agencies currently using its products. In addition, the announcement noted potential civil and criminal consequences if the company does not cooperate during the transition.