U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has initiated an investigation into the Department of Defense’s (DoD) classification of Anthropic as a “supply chain risk” after the company declined to remove contractual limitations aimed at preventing the misuse of its AI tools, specifically regarding mass surveillance and autonomous weapon systems. Senator Warren is also scrutinizing a contract between DoD and OpenAI, which was announced shortly after the designation of Anthropic, as it reportedly lacks adequate safeguards to protect civilians and civil liberties. Warren has expressed concerns that DoD’s actions may represent retaliation against AI contractors seeking to impose ethical guardrails and has questioned the implications of the OpenAI contract for domestic surveillance and autonomous weapon deployment. Warren has demanded explanations from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman regarding these matters by 6 April 2026, highlighting the potential risks to democracy and civilian safety posed by the agreements.
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