AI research organization focused on safety and alignment, Anthropic announced that it has launched a specialized version of its Claude language models, Claude Gov, developed specifically for use by US national security entities. These models are currently in operation within top-tier national security agencies, with access restricted to users working within classified government settings.
The Claude Gov models were developed in response to direct input from US government stakeholders, with the goal of meeting specific national security requirements. These models underwent the same comprehensive safety evaluations as other Claude versions, ensuring alignment with responsible AI practices.
Claude Gov: Optimized AI Performance For Key Government Needs
Designed for a range of government functions, they support activities such as intelligence analysis, strategic planning, and threat assessment. Claude Gov models demonstrate increased capabilities in areas critical to national security, including processing classified information, interpreting defense and intelligence materials, understanding relevant languages and dialects, and analyzing complex cybersecurity data.
This development reflects an ongoing effort to provide AI solutions that align with the specific requirements of US national security operations, with models specifically designed to function within the constraints and sensitivities of classified environments while upholding principles of safety and responsible use.
Introducing Claude Gov—a custom set of models built for U.S. national security customers.
Already deployed by agencies at the highest level of U.S. national security, access to these models is limited to those who operate in classified environments. pic.twitter.com/KRi4QjBIIJ
— Anthropic (@AnthropicAI) June 5, 2025
Anthropic specializes in the development of AI models with a focus on safety, interpretability, and controllability, prioritizing ethical considerations throughout the design process. Its main offering, Claude, is a suite of large language models (LLMs) intended for use in natural language understanding, programming, and advanced reasoning tasks.
Recently, the company made its AI-assisted coding tool, Claude Code, available to users on the Pro and Max subscription tiers, allowing integration and usage directly within terminal-based environments.
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