Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration is starting to improve.

Despite the recent classification of Anthropic as a risk in the supply chain, the company continues to actively engage with the Trump administration.

The AI development company Anthropic maintains ties with key members of the Trump administration, despite its recent designation as a risky supplier by the Pentagon. Indicating signs of improved relations, it was reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Chief of Staff Suzy Wiles met with the CEO of Anthropic.

The company's founder, Jack Clark, described the current disagreements with the Pentagon as a "narrow contractual dispute." He assured that this would not affect Anthropic's willingness to provide information about its latest developments to the government. The meeting with high-ranking officials confirmed the company's commitment to transparency and collaboration.

The White House characterized the recent meeting as "introductory" and "productive," during which opportunities for collaboration and joint efforts to address issues related to scaling AI technologies were discussed. Anthropic expressed hope for continued discussions on key priorities such as cybersecurity and AI safety.

Disputes between Anthropic and the Pentagon arose after unsuccessful negotiations regarding the military use of its technologies. The company seeks to protect its developments from being used in fully autonomous weapon systems and mass surveillance of citizens. As a result, the Pentagon designated Anthropic as a risky supplier, which may limit the application of its technologies by government entities.