Trump Signals Potential Reconciliation with AI Giant Anthropic

U.S. President Donald Trump, in a statement to CNBC, hinted at a possible reconciliation with AI company Anthropic, which was previously barred from federal contracts. The administration is now open to permitting Anthropic to resume defense-related work, contingent on future negotiations.

Previously, Trump had accused Anthropic's system, 'Mythos', of posing a supply chain threat, leading to its blacklisting in February. The company, disputing these claims, sued the Department of Defense in March. A recent meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and White House officials was described as productive, signaling a potential thaw.

On CNBC's "Squawk Box", Trump emphasized the progress made, commending Anthropic's intelligence and potential usefulness, indicating a possible shift in their standing with the administration.