Anthropic's Claude sees 'elevated errors' as it tops Apple's free apps after Pentagon clash

Anthropic's Claude reported elevated errors as it became the top free app on Apple's App Store. This surge followed a clash with the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled the company a supply-chain risk.

The Pentagon's pushback against Anthropic's restrictions on AI use has significant implications. President Trump ordered all U.S. agencies to cease using Anthropic's tech, raising concerns about national security and the future of AI in defense.

As Anthropic works to resolve performance issues, the fallout from its Pentagon contract continues. The company signed a $200 million deal last July, but tensions may reshape its future in government contracts.