The Pentagon is facing a power struggle over the use of Artificial Intelligence following a deadly operation in January involving the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for rapid AI development and deployment, emphasizing speed and the military's need for broad discretion in using these systems. While companies like OpenAI, Google, and xAI have agreed to allow the Pentagon to use their AI for "all lawful purposes" in unclassified networks, Anthropic, a key AI provider for the Pentagon, is hesitant. This hesitation stems from concerns about the potential misuse of AI, particularly autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, as highlighted by Anthropic's CEO. The Pentagon views Anthropic as a potential "supply chain risk" if negotiations fail, which could impact other AI users. The debate centers on who ultimately controls how AI is utilized within the military, especially as the Pentagon seeks to accelerate its AI capabilities to counter emerging threats.