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April 17, 2026
Scoop: Anthropic to have peace talks at White House
It's a breakthrough in Amodei's effort to resolve the company's bitter AI fight with the Pentagon.
TL;DR
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is meeting with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to resolve an AI dispute with the Pentagon.
- The Trump administration recognizes the power of Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, particularly its cybersecurity capabilities.
- Anthropic is suing the Pentagon for blacklisting the company after refusing to allow unrestricted use of its AI.
- Some U.S. intelligence agencies and CISA are testing Mythos, while the Treasury Department also wants access.
- Hired Trumpworld consultants suggest a deal is likely, with the meeting paving the way for resolution.
- Amodei previously met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who issued an ultimatum that Anthropic did not accept.
- The ongoing legal and political feud is seen by some in the administration as counterproductive.
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