President Trump said “it’s possible” Anthropic and the Pentagon could reach a deal eventually.

Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: killer robots, mass surveillance, and red lines During a television interview with CNBC, he said Anthropic, which has been enmeshed in a dramatic lawsuit with the Department of Defense, had a positive meeting at the White House. Anthropic had come to discuss Mythos, its buzzy private model. “We had some very good talks with them, and I think they’re shaping up,” he said. “They’re very smart, and I think they can be of great use.” Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A free daily digest of the news that matters most. The Verge is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 VM Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Sign in to see your notifications or create an account to join the conversation.