News Summary

Anthropic, an AI startup, is involved in ongoing discussions with the Trump administration despite a recent supply-chain risk designation by the Pentagon. The label, typically reserved for foreign adversaries, poses a potential threat to Anthropic’s government contracts. However, the rest of the administration seems more receptive, with meetings occurring between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and senior officials like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. These discussions aim to explore collaboration opportunities in cybersecurity and AI safety, as well as America’s lead in the AI race. The designation is currently being contested in court. Additionally, Anthropic is expanding operations in the UK and considering an IPO.