Anthropic mends ties with Trump administration officials

AI firm Anthropic is actively engaging with senior members of the Trump administration, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, following a Pentagon designation as a supply-chain risk. Despite this designation, which the company is contesting, discussions are reportedly focused on collaboration and addressing AI's challenges. The White House described an introductory meeting with CEO Dario Amodei as "productive and constructive," highlighting potential cooperation on cybersecurity and AI safety. This outreach suggests a broader administration interest in leveraging Anthropic's technology, contrasting with the Pentagon's concerns.