Anthropic filed sworn declarations in a California federal court late Friday, disputing the Pentagon's assertion that the artificial intelligence company represents an "unacceptable risk to national security."

The court filing comes amid an ongoing legal dispute between the AI company and the Department of Defense. According to the documents, Anthropic argues that the government's case is based on technical misunderstandings and claims that were not raised during months of previous negotiations between the two parties.

The Pentagon had previously characterized Anthropic as posing security risks, though the specific nature of these concerns was not detailed in the available court documents. Anthropic's legal response suggests there had been extended discussions between the company and defense officials prior to the current legal proceedings.

The timing of the court filing indicates the dispute has escalated to federal litigation, with Anthropic formally challenging the Pentagon's risk assessment through the judicial system. The company's declarations were submitted as part of what appears to be a broader legal challenge to the Defense Department's characterization.

The case highlights ongoing tensions between AI companies and government agencies over national security considerations as artificial intelligence technology becomes increasingly central to both commercial and defense applications.