Anthropic negotiates government access to Mythos despite Pentagon clash over national security
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Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos | TechCrunch
Jack Clark, one of Anthropic's co-founders who also serves as Head of Public Benefit for Anthropic PBC, confirmed that the AI company had briefed the Trump administration about its new Mythos model. The model, announced last week, is so dangerous that it's not being released to the public, largely
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Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces
The Trump administration has spent nearly two months fighting with AI company Anthropic. It's dubbed the company a "RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY" full of "Leftwing nut jobs" and a menace to national security. But some of the ice may reportedly be melting between the two, thanks to Anthropic's buzzy
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Anthropic's Amodei to Meet Wiles With US Seeking Mythos Access
Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei is scheduled to meet on Friday with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Trump administration seeks wider US government access to the company's powerful new Mythos artificial intelligence
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei arrives at White House for talks
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei arrived at the White House for talks on Friday amid the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with the Pentagon, according to a Reuters witness. Amodei's visit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration acknowledges the
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Anthropic in talks to give US government access to its Mythos model
Anthropic is in discussions with the US government about granting access to its new Mythos model to agencies including the Treasury despite federal lawsuits over whether the AI lab is a national security threat. US officials have been pushing the White House to test the new model, which Anthropic
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White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology
WASHINGTON (AP) -- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles plans to sound out Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the artificial intelligence company's new Mythos model, which has attracted attention from the federal government for how it could transform national security and the economy. A White
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Anthropic's Dario Amodei to meet with White House about Mythos
Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2026. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is meeting with Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, on Friday to discuss the company's powerful new Mythos model that was
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White House and Anthropic Hold 'Productive' Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise
Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager reported from Washington and Sheera Frenkel reported from San Francisco. Anthropic's chief executive met with White House officials on Friday for discussions that both sides described as "productive," as the Trump administration works to forge a compromise that
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White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model
The White House has said it had a "productive and constructive" meeting with the head of artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, which is suing the US Department of Defense. The meeting comes a week after the firm released its Claude Mythos preview, an AI tool that the company claims can
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White House Moves to Give US Agencies Anthropic Mythos Access
The US government is preparing to make a version of Anthropic PBC's powerful new artificial intelligence model available to major federal agencies amid concerns that the tool could sharply increase cybersecurity risk, according to a memo reviewed by Bloomberg News. Gregory Barbaccia, federal chief
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Trump, When Asked About White House Meeting with Anthropic’s Dario Amodei: â€~Who?’
In Truth Social-ese, one might say Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview model is "the 'hottest' AI model out there"â€"with Trump's patented awkward scare quotes around "hottest." Anthropic has said Mythos is so advanced it “could reshape cybersecurity.†The UK is scrambling to respond to the
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Anthropic's Amodei heads to the White House as Washington fights over Mythos access
Summary: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is meeting White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Friday to negotiate access to Mythos, a frontier AI model that can identify and exploit thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and browser. The meeting follows Anthropic's
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White House to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos access, Bloomberg News reports
April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is planning to make a version of Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos available to major federal agencies amid concerns that the tool could sharply increase cybersecurity risk, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Announced on April 7, Mythos is being
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Anthropic CEO heads to White House amid hacking fears over new AI model
Anthropic has developed a powerful next-generation AI system known as Mythos. (Dado Ruvic/Reuters) Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei is set to meet White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Friday, according to a person briefed on the plan, as the federal government races to understand the
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White House Is Reportedly Ready to Drop Its Anthropic Beef and Embrace the Spooky New Model
The White House is planning to distribute a version of Anthropic's new model Mythos to major federal agencies, according to a reported memo sent by Gregory Barbaccia, the federal chief information officer of the White House Office of Management and Budget. Officials at the Departments of Defense,
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Scoop: Bessent and Wiles met Anthropic's Amodei in sign of thaw
Why it matters: Anthropic is building tools that could have enormous implications for the federal government. But that same government is currently fighting Anthropic in court after the Pentagon declared it a "supply chain risk." The meeting points to a potential thaw. * "This is a big problem.
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Federal agencies skirt Trump's Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports
April 14 (Reuters) - Federal agencies and government officials are quietly sidestepping U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on working with Anthropic, Politico reported on Tuesday. The Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation is actively testing Anthropic's frontier AI model
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White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO about dangerous new Mythos model, official says | Fortune
A White House official, who requested anonymity to discuss the planned meeting Friday, said the administration is engaging with advanced AI labs about their models and the security of software. The official stressed that any new technology that might be used by the federal government would require
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Anthropic CEO meets White House chief of staff over Pentagon feud
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is meeting with White House chief of staff in an effort to resolve the company's ongoing standoff with the Trump administration, according to Axios. The meeting comes months after the Pentagon designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk -- a label typically reserved for
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Scoop: Anthropic to have peace talks at White House
* "It would be grossly irresponsible for the U.S. government to deprive itself of the technological leaps that the new model presents," a source close to negotiations told us. "It would be a gift to China." Reminder: Anthropic is suing the Pentagon for blacklisting the company after Amodei refused
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Anthropic talking to the Trump administration about its next AI model, co-founder says
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - Anthropic is discussing its frontier AI model Mythos with the Trump administration, the firm's co-founder said on Monday, even after the Pentagon cut off business with the U.S. AI company following a contract dispute. A dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon
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Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist
Why it matters: Anthropic is in a bitter feud with the Pentagon, but even U.S. officials who dislike the company concede that it's building tools that could aid U.S. national security -- or harm it, if they fall into the wrong hands. Driving the news: Anthropic is only rolling out Mythos to a
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White House says meeting with Anthropic 'productive and constructive'
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with senior administration officials staff at the White House Friday, sparking new questions over the future of the artificial intelligence firm's relationship with the Trump administration amid its ongoing battle with the Pentagon. The White House said the
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Arrives at White House for Talks
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei arrived at the White House for talks on Friday amid the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with the Pentagon, according to a Reuters witness. Amodei's visit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration acknowledges
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White House Chief Of Staff Meets With Anthropic CEO Over Its New AI Technology
WASHINGTON (AP) -- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday sounded out Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the artificial intelligence company's new Mythos model, which has attracted attention from the federal government for how it could transform national security and the economy. A White
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White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model - The Economic Times
The meeting between CEO Dario Amodei and White House staff, which took place amid growing fears the AI startup's latest model will supercharge cyberattacks, suggests the two sides might be on a path to rebuilding trust.The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working
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White House Chief of Staff to Meet With Anthropic CEO Over Its New AI Technology
WASHINGTON (AP) -- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles plans to sound out Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the artificial intelligence company's new Mythos model, which has attracted attention from the federal government for how it could transform national security and the economy. A White
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Cuts and political battles muddy Trump's Mythos response
Friction point: The U.S. government, which typically acts as a coordinator between major tech vendors and those utilities, is in a huge fight with Anthropic. * The government also spent the last year cutting resources at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the federal
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Trump Appears Unaware Of Anthropic CEO Visit As White House Calls Meeting 'Constructive' Weeks After Blac
On Friday, the White House signaled a possible reset with Anthropic even as President Donald Trump appeared unaware of the CEO's high-level visit. White House-Anthropic Talks Signal Possible Thaw The White House described the meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as "productive" and
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Anthropic and Trump officials meet to discuss Mythos access
The White House said a meeting Friday with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was "productive and constructive" as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration seeks wider access to the company's powerful new Mythos artificial intelligence model. The White House said opportunities for collaboration and
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White House Plans To Give Federal Agencies Access To Claude Mythos, The A.I. Model Making Everyone Nervous
April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is planning to make a version of Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos available to major federal agencies amid concerns that the tool could sharply increase cybersecurity risk, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Announced on April 7, Mythos is being
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White House to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos access: Report - The Economic Times
The US government is planning to make a version of Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos available to major federal agencies amid concerns that the tool could sharply increase cybersecurity risk.The US government is planning to make a version of Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos available to
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Anthropic and White House Aim to Make Peace in Friday Meeting | PYMNTS.com
By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Axios, which was first to report the news, said Friday that the meeting is
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Anthropic Talking to the Trump Administration About Its Next AI Model, Co-Founder Says
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - Anthropic is discussing its frontier AI model Mythos with the Trump administration, the firm's co-founder said on Monday, even after the Pentagon cut off business with the U.S. AI company following a contract dispute. A dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon
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Anthropic CEO To Visit White House Over Pentagon Lawsuit
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei plans to visit the White House on Friday to meet with President Donald Trump's top adviser in an effort to resolve the company's ongoing lawsuit with the Pentagon. Amodei is meeting with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Axios reported. The company filed a lawsuit
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Anthropic talking to the Trump administration about its next AI model, cofounder says
AI firm Anthropic is engaging with the Trump administration about its advanced AI model, Mythos. This comes even after the Pentagon halted business with Anthropic due to a contract dispute over AI tool usage. Anthropic emphasizes its commitment to national security. The company is sharing details
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Trump Admin Is Embroiled In A Feud With Anthorpic, Now They Are Reportedly Considering Giving Federal Age
The Donald Trump administration is currently embroiled in a legal fight with Anthropic after labelling the AI company a "supply chain risk." Now the government is reportedly considering granting federal agencies access to Anthropic's advanced AI model "Mythos." Federal Access Under
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White House to Provide Anthropic Mythos Access to US Agencies Despite Pentagon Rift
An official said the White House was working with frontier AI labs to ensure their models help secure critical software against vulnerabilities, adding that any new technology requires a period of technical evaluation for fidelity and security. The US government is planning to make a version of
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White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology
WASHINGTON -- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles plans to sound out Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the artificial intelligence company's new Mythos model, which has attracted attention from the federal government for how it could transform national security and the economy. A White House
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei set to meet White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles amid AI fight: reports
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was reportedly set to meet Friday with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, in the wake of a bitter feud in which the Pentagon blacklisted the AI giant and the exec lashed out at the Trump administration. The West Wing meeting was expected as leaders in the US and
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US agencies test Anthropic's advanced AI model despite Trump ban - Politico By Investing.com
Investing.com-- U.S. federal agencies are quietly testing advanced artificial intelligence tools from Anthropic despite a Trump administration ban, as officials weigh the technology's cybersecurity potential, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Staff from multiple
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Will Trump Greenlight Anthropic's Mythos After The Pentagon Fight? - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said the firm is discussing its next frontier model with the Trump administration despite a Pentagon contract dispute that led the agency to label the company as a supply chain risk. "AI models have reached a level of coding capability where they can surpass all but
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Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff, Axios reports
STORY: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is due to meet White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday (April 17). That's according to a report by Axios. It's a sign of a breakthrough in the startup's recent fallout with the Pentagon over AI use on the battlefield. Anthropic sued in a federal court
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Anthropic is in talks with the Trump administration to provide government access to its powerful Mythos AI model, despite ongoing lawsuits over whether the company poses a national security threat. CEO Dario Amodei met with White House officials as federal agencies push to test the model's advanced cybersecurity capabilities, which can identify critical software vulnerabilities.
Anthropic Seeks Government Access for Mythos Despite Legal Battle
Anthropic is negotiating with the Trump administration to grant government access to its powerful new Mythos AI model, even as the company remains locked in a legal dispute with the Pentagon over national security concerns
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. CEO Dario Amodei arrived at the White House on Friday for discussions with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, according to Reuters witnesses, marking a potential thaw in relations between the AI company and federal officials4
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Jack Clark, Anthropic's co-founder and Head of Public Benefit, confirmed that the company had briefed senior officials in the US government about Claude Mythos Preview and its offensive and defensive cyber capabilities
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. The briefings included staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, among others3
.Cybersecurity Capabilities Drive Federal Interest
The Mythos AI model has sparked intense interest across government agencies due to its ability to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities in major web browsers, operating systems, and critical infrastructure
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. Anthropic announced the model on April 7 as part of Project Glasswing, a controlled initiative providing select organizations with defensive cybersecurity access4
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Gregory Barbaccia, federal chief information officer at the White House Office of Management and Budget, indicated in an email that OMB is establishing protections to allow agencies to begin using the closely guarded AI tool
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. Several chief information officers across the US government have requested access to Mythos but have yet to receive White House authorization5
.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell convened emergency meetings with Wall Street leaders, urging financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup to use the model to find weaknesses in their systems before bad actors could exploit them
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.Pentagon Dispute Complicates Relationship
The discussions around government access occur against the backdrop of a bitter Pentagon dispute that began in late February when Anthropic refused to budge on two red lines: using its technology for domestic mass surveillance or lethal fully autonomous weapons with no human in the loop
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. The Department of Defense subsequently labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, prompting the company to file a lawsuit in March challenging the designation1
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President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies in February to stop using Anthropic's products, declaring "We don't need it, we don't want it, and will not do business with them again!"
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. Despite this, Anthropic won a preliminary injunction from a California court last month allowing it to continue working with the government5
.Clark downplayed the supply chain risk designation at the Semafor World Economy summit, characterizing it as merely a "narrow contracting dispute" that shouldn't interfere with the company's commitment to national security
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. "Our position is the government has to know about this stuff, and we have to find new ways for the government to partner with a private sector that is making things that are truly revolutionizing the economy," Clark stated1
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The potential rapprochement suggests that the need to harness advanced AI systems for cybersecurity may override earlier concerns raised by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the lab
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. A source familiar with the negotiations told Axios that "it would be grossly irresponsible for the U.S. government to deprive itself of the technological leaps that the new model presents" and that doing so "would be a gift to China"2
.Anthropic has reportedly hired Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm linked to Trump, which has fueled speculation that a deal between the company and the White House may be in the works
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. A White House official stated that the administration "continues to proactively engage across government and industry" and is "working with frontier AI labs to ensure their models help secure critical software vulnerabilities"5
.Any new technology that could be used by the government would require a security evaluation period to ensure its safety and reliability
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. Within Anthropic, company leaders became worried that the new model could pose a national security risk after testers used it to uncover critical bugs that would normally take the world's best hackers to find, prompting the limited release strategy3
. At the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, global financiers expressed concern that Mythos or similar technologies could breach traditional cyber defenses, leaving the financial system vulnerable to unprecedented threats3
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