President Donald Trump tells Axios in a pre-taped interview that he no longer views AI company Anthropic as a national security threat. Multiple reports say the remarks represent a reversal from the administration’s earlier, more aggressive stance toward Anthropic over the past several months. Several outlets link the change to discussions between Anthropic and US officials, including meetings this week involving senior technical staff aimed at addressing government concerns.
The reported concerns that previously drove the administration’s approach include worries about foreign access to advanced AI models and the implications of export-control restrictions. According to the accounts, after engaging with the company and discussing these issues, Trump states that Anthropic is not a threat “now,” though he adds that it “maybe” was a week earlier.
Together, the sources describe a shift in Trump’s public assessment following direct contact with Anthropic and related government talks, with the exchange taking place in the context of broader policy and regulatory discussions around advanced AI.
