Trump says Anthropic deal is 'possible' for Department of Defense use

Key Points:

• Former President Donald Trump indicated it is "possible" that a deal could be reached to allow Anthropic's AI models to be used by the Department of Defense (DOD), following recent productive talks with the company.
• Earlier this year, the DOD labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, banning its AI technology due to national security concerns, and Trump ordered all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's technology, though a federal judge has temporarily blocked this directive.
• Despite tensions, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently met with senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, to discuss the company's new Mythos AI model, which has advanced cybersecurity features.
• Anthropic's dispute with the Pentagon began after a $200 million contract in July, but negotiations fell apart over the DOD's demand for broad access to Anthropic's models and the company's restrictions on use in autonomous weapons and surveillance.
• The release of Anthropic's Mythos model and ongoing government discussions have helped ease tensions, potentially paving the way for renewed cooperation between Anthropic and the U.S. government.