Claude Government Use — Restrict Shipping, Internal Use Fine

Situation

Directed AI committee not to ship products to the government with Claude use embedded, while clarifying that internal CIQ use of Claude remains fine. Shared Microsoft's statement about Anthropic products remaining available except for Department of War. Framed as 'don't overreact' — risk mitigation, not panic.

Reasoning

Microsoft's statement clarified scope: Claude products remain available except for Dept of War. Drawing a practical line between internal productivity use (fine) and embedding Claude in government-shipped products (compliance exposure). CIQ has government customers (NOAA, potential DISA) so shipping AI-embedded products to them could create legal liability. Proportionate response — not overreacting but not ignoring either.

Additional Context

Anthropic products received some government designation. Microsoft issued a clarifying statement. CIQ actively pursuing government deals (DISA sponsorship from Cuddy, NOAA). AI Committee is the internal governance body for AI tool usage.

Observed Evidence

Direct quote: 'Just don't ship something to the government with Claude use embedded. Our use should be fine at this point.' Shared Microsoft's clarifying statement with link. Framed as proportionate response.

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