# U.S. General Services Administration

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-06**: GSA Draft Leaked — The Financial Times reports on draft GSA guidelines requiring 'any lawful use' clauses for civilian AI contracts.
- **2026-03-05**: Supply-Chain Designation — The Pentagon officially labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk, barring its use in military contracts.
- **2025**: Safeguard Dispute — Anthropic and the Pentagon begin a months-long disagreement over AI safety protocols.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US Mandates 'Any Lawful Use' for AI Contracts Amid Anthropic Stand-off
2026-03-07 06:05:05 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Trump administration is drafting strict new guidelines for civilian AI contracts, requiring providers to grant irrevocable licenses for 'any lawful use' of their models. This regulatory shift follows the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk after a dispute over the company's safety safeguards.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/us-ai-guidelines-anthropic-clash-regulation

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