On March 7, 2026, British media outlets reported that, in the midst of a deadlock with Anthropic, the Trump administration had formulated rigorous new regulations governing civilian AI contracts. These regulations mandate that AI companies must allow their models to be utilized for 'any lawful purpose' and confer upon the government an irrevocable license. Formulated by the U.S. General Services Administration, these guidelines are specifically tailored to civilian contracts and are designed to bolster the government's procurement of AI services, ensuring greater oversight and control.
