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Sign InPresident Donald Trump has officially blacklisted the AI startup Anthropic, prohibiting the use of its technology for all government purposes. The decision follows Anthropic's refusal to allow its AI models to be utilized for mass surveillance or classified national security operations. In contrast, Elon Musk's xAI has agreed to permit its Grok model to handle secret and classified government tasks, effectively positioning it as a primary provider for federal AI operations. This move introduces significant regulatory uncertainty for other major AI players such as Google and the Microsoft-backed OpenAI. Analysts suggest this shift signals a new era where government-aligned AI development becomes a prerequisite for major federal contracts. Consequently, while the move is bullish for Musk-linked entities, it creates a complex landscape for the broader AI sector.