Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing

Anthropic, an AI company, is continuing to engage with the Trump administration despite being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon. The company's CEO, Dario Amodei, met with senior administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The meeting was described as 'productive and constructive,' with discussions on opportunities for collaboration and shared approaches to address the challenges associated with scaling AI technology. Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon's designation in court, but other parts of the administration appear to be interested in using the company's technology. The company is looking to work with the government on key priorities such as cybersecurity and AI safety. The dispute with the Pentagon began after failed negotiations over the military's use of Anthropic's models, with the company seeking to maintain safeguards around its technology.