Anthropic and Palantir partner to enhance US defense AI

Anthropic has announced that its AI models, Claude 3 and 3.5, will be integrated into Palantir’s data systems to support the United States government’s national security initiatives.

This integration follows Meta’s recent decision to open its Llama AI model to the US military and defense contractors.

According to a Nov. 7 statement from Palantir, the AI models will be implemented on the Palantir AI Platform, secured through Amazon Web Services (AWS).

“Our partnership with Anthropic and AWS provides U.S. defense and intelligence communities the tool chain they need to harness and deploy AI models securely, bringing the next generation of decision advantage to their most critical missions,” noted Palantir's chief technology officer, Shyam Sankar.

The collaboration aims to enhance the government’s ability to process vast datasets, gain data-driven insights, and make informed decisions under time constraints, as mentioned by Anthropic’s Head of Sales and Partnerships, Kate Earle Jensen.

Claude’s integration into Palantir’s defense-accredited environment, known as Impact Level 6 (IL6), marks a significant step in the collaboration.

IL6 is designated for data systems that hold information deemed vital to national security, requiring the highest levels of security to prevent unauthorized access.

This partnership comes in the wake of Meta's recent announcement involving its Llama AI model, which is set to aid in logistics, terrorist finance tracking, and strengthening cybersecurity for the US military.

The move places Anthropic and Palantir among major tech firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM, who are actively involved in bolstering AI capabilities for defense applications.