( June 18, 2026, 18:22 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Electronic Frontier Foundation and other groups filed a brief in opposition to the US government’s decision to label Anthropic a national security threat, saying it not only threatens Anthropic’s business but also that of its partners and customers. “If left in place, that sanction will send a strong signal to the business community and the public at large that the US government will use any means at its disposal, lawful or otherwise, to punish those who dare to disagree with it,” they argued in a brief with a federal court. See attached file. ...
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