The U.S. lawmakers are increasing scrutiny of artificial intelligence firms after reports of source code leaks at Anthropic, according to Axios. Representative Josh Gottheimer has asked the company to explain the incident and recent changes to its safety protocols, citing potential national security risks.
The report said leaked material linked to Anthropic’s Claude system has raised concerns about misuse and foreign access. Gottheimer warned that compromised AI tools could weaken America’s competitive edge, particularly against China.
He also questioned why the company scaled back internal safeguards, pointing to earlier hacking attempts tied to Chinese-linked groups.
Exclusive: Gottheimer presses Anthropic on source code leaks https://t.co/StFMDZTYEr
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According to Axios, Gottheimer is urging stronger protections while opposing the Trump administration’s earlier decision to restrict Anthropic’s government contracts.
Anthropic said the leak was caused by a packaging error and did not expose sensitive data. The company added it is implementing fixes to prevent future incidents.
Lawmakers are now seeking further clarity on AI risks, signaling growing pressure on firms operating in national security domains.
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