Anthropic hires explosives expert to prevent AI misuse in weapon creation, amid rising industry safety concerns and military AI use.

AI company Anthropic is hiring a chemical weapons and explosives expert to strengthen safeguards against misuse of its technology, particularly to prevent generation of dangerous weapon-making information. The move reflects growing industry concerns over catastrophic risks, with other firms also creating specialized safety roles. Despite no international regulations on AI in weapons, development continues, including military use of Anthropic’s AI through Palantir. The company has sued the U.S. Department of Defense over its classification as a national security risk, opposing use in autonomous weapons or surveillance, while maintaining its stance on responsible AI deployment.