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April 18, 2026
Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing
Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration.
TL;DR
- Anthropic is in discussions with senior Trump administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
- These meetings are described as introductory and productive, focusing on collaboration in AI, cybersecurity, and safety.
- The Pentagon recently designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, a move the company is challenging in court.
- The dispute with the Pentagon arose from failed negotiations over the military's use of Anthropic's models, specifically regarding safeguards for autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance.
- Despite the Pentagon's stance, other agencies within the administration reportedly want to utilize Anthropic's technology.
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