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April 29, 2026

Scoop: White House workshops plan to bring back Anthropic

One source described the efforts as a way to "save face and bring em back in."

Scoop: White House workshops plan to bring back Anthropic

TL;DR

  • The White House is creating guidance to let agencies use Anthropic's AI models, bypassing previous security risk designations.
  • This move could allow agencies to access Anthropic's new powerful model, Mythos.
  • The White House previously banned Anthropic, citing grave security risks.
  • A draft executive action is being considered to ease restrictions on Anthropic.
  • White House officials have met with Anthropic's CEO to discuss collaboration.
  • Agencies are eager to use Mythos, despite ongoing legal battles between the Pentagon and Anthropic.
  • Anthropic's refusal to allow its model Claude for "all lawful purposes" (specifically banning domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons development) is a core dispute with the Pentagon.

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