Anthropic CEO meets Trump officials as tensions ease over new AI model

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with top Trump administration officials on Friday, marking a significant step toward thawing a months-long feud between the artificial intelligence startup and Washington ahead of the release of the company’s powerful new model, Mythos. Feud thaws over Mythos The high-profile meeting, which included White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, focused on the responsible deployment of Mythos. The model has reportedly forced both sides back to the negotiating table due to its potential for both transformative utility and significant cybersecurity risks. The White House characterized the discussions as "productive and constructive," noting that the parties explored opportunities for collaboration and shared protocols to manage the challenges of scaling such advanced technology. The shift in tone follows a bitter standoff over the Pentagon’s use of Anthropic’s technology. The company had previously refused to grant the Defense Department unrestricted use of its Claude models, citing concerns over autonomous weaponry and mass surveillance. Anthropic’s defiance prompted President Donald Trump to direct federal agencies to cut ties with the firm. However, internal government communications suggest a reversal may be underway, with the Office of Management and Budget reportedly preparing protections that would allow agencies to begin using Mythos.