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Anthropic claims it lacks control or a 'kill switch' for its AI models once deployed by the Pentagon, as revealed in a court filing. The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, leading to a legal dispute over AI use in sensitive military operations. Courts in D.C. and California have issued conflicting rulings, affecting Anthropic's ability to secure new Pentagon contracts.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss potential collaboration amid ongoing legal disputes between the government and the AI firm. The meeting, described as 'productive and constructive,' highlights efforts to balance innovation with safety concerns, particularly around Anthropic's advanced AI model Mythos.

The White House is meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei amid a Trump administration reversal on the AI firm's technology, which was previously banned over national security and political concerns. The Pentagon designated Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' leading to a legal battle, but officials are now reconsidering its potential for defending U.S. infrastructure.

The White House is re-evaluating its stance on Anthropic's AI technology after a meeting between CEO Dario Amodei and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, following a Pentagon designation of the firm as a 'supply chain risk' and ongoing legal challenges. Anthropic's advanced Mythos Preview model, restricted due to misuse concerns, is at the center of a debate over its potential role in U.S. infrastructure defense versus national security risks.

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., denied Anthropic's request to temporarily block the Pentagon's designation of the AI company as a supply chain risk. The decision cited failure to meet emergency stay requirements.

Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon's ban on its AI model Claude in federal court, seeking a temporary pause on the government's restriction. The dispute stems from Anthropic's refusal to allow its technology for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, with Trump ordering agencies to stop using the tools. The case involves a legal battle over supply chain risk designations and potential financial harm to the company.

Anthropic sued the Trump administration for labeling it a supply chain risk, prompting support from technology companies. The Pentagon's criticism of Anthropic has reignited Silicon Valley's opposition to government intervention in tech.