Tech trade groups back Anthropic in fight against ‘supply chain risk’ designation
( June 16, 2026, 19:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Computer & Communications Industry Association and other tech advocacy groups urged a US federal judge to grant Anthropic a summary judgment against the government’s decision to label it a national security threat. They argue that it elevates a contract dispute about commercial contracting terms to a supply-chain risk determination that affects the entire industry. Additionally, it threatens the enterprise of federal procurement for the technology industry by disregarding the carefully constructed legal structure that companies rely upon to make reasoned business decisions.See document below. ...
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