Model training is the primary mechanism through which Anthropic can influence the behavior of models used by the Department.

Anthropic model training is the primary mechanism for influencing Department‑used models U.S. Department of War

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Origin: extracted from Anthropic v. Department of War (D.C. Cir., Sept. 25): the declarations Anthropic filed to prove it could not sabotage Claude are the evidence the panel used to hold it would "manipulate" it. Notes on losing a case by over-defending. · 2026-09-27 19:45