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Anthropic Launches AI Models for National Security

Anthropic has announced the release of a new suite of AI models specifically developed for clients within the U.S. national security sector.

Customized for Government Needs

This new offering, termed “Claude Gov,” represents a customized collection of models. They were created in direct response to feedback received from government clients, addressing practical requirements encountered in real-world operations, according to Anthropic’s blog post.

Unlike Anthropic’s models geared towards general consumers and businesses, these Claude Gov models are intended for application within governmental functions. These include areas such as strategic planning, providing operational assistance, and conducting intelligence analysis.

Restricted Access and Rigorous Testing

Anthropic states that “[these] models are currently utilized by agencies at the highest levels of U.S. national security.” Access to these models is strictly limited to individuals operating within classified environments.

The company also confirms that these models have been subjected to the same comprehensive safety evaluations as all other Claude models.

Expanding Government Partnerships

Anthropic is actively increasing its engagement with U.S. government entities as it seeks to diversify its revenue streams. Last November, the company formed a partnership with Palantir and AWS – Amazon’s cloud computing division, and a significant investor in Anthropic – to market Anthropic’s AI capabilities to defense-related customers.

Enhanced Capabilities for Sensitive Data

Anthropic asserts that its new Claude Gov models demonstrate improved handling of classified information. They exhibit a reduced tendency to decline engagement with sensitive data and possess a more nuanced understanding of documents relevant to intelligence and defense contexts.

Furthermore, the models showcase “enhanced proficiency” in languages and dialects crucial for national security operations. They also demonstrate “improved understanding and interpretation of complex cybersecurity data” for intelligence analysis purposes.

Competition in the Defense AI Space

Anthropic is not alone in pursuing contracts within the defense sector.

OpenAI is actively working to strengthen its ties with the U.S. Department of Defense. Meta has recently disclosed its intention to make its Llama models accessible to defense partners. Google is currently refining a version of its Gemini AI designed to operate within classified environments.

Additionally, Cohere, which primarily focuses on AI solutions for businesses, is collaborating with Palantir to deploy its AI models, as exclusively reported by TechCrunch in early December.