Trump says Pentagon deal with Anthropic remains possible amid AI security concerns
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Updated · The Atlantic · Apr 27
Trump says Pentagon deal with Anthropic remains possible amid AI security concerns
10 articles · Updated · The Atlantic · Apr 27
President Trump indicated a possible Pentagon partnership with Anthropic is still under consideration following the company's release of its powerful Claude Mythos Preview AI model, which demonstrated advanced cyberattack capabilities.
The announcement comes after Anthropic's model triggered heightened national security concerns, prompting threats of Defense Production Act use and ongoing legal disputes over supply-chain risk designations.
Broader discussions continue around potential nationalization or utility-style regulation of leading AI companies, as government and industry leaders weigh collaboration, oversight, and the risks of concentrated power in both public and private sectors.
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