The strongest version of this narrative is a principled stand by Anthropic against the unchecked militarization of AI, framed as a necessary ethical boundary in an era of rapid technological advancement. The company’s refusal to enable autonomous weapons—despite existing defense collaborations—positions it as a responsible actor, prioritizing human oversight in life-and-death decisions. Peter Asaro’s warnings about the escalatory risks of "killer robots" add weight to the argument, grounding the...