> The policy change is separate and unrelated to Anthropic’s discussions with the Pentagon, according to a source familiar with the matter.

ok lol what a coincidence.

but setting aside the conspiracy. the article actually spells out the real reason pretty directly: Anthropic hoped their original safety policy would spark a "race to the top" across the industry. it didn't. everyone else just ignored it and kept moving. at some point holding the line unilaterally just means you're losing ground for nothing.