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Anthropic, the AI startup valued at nearly $1 trillion, is urging states to adopt stricter AI regulations beyond the transparency laws it supported in California and New York last year. The company's head of state government relations says self-reporting is no longer sufficient for the most powerful AI systems. Critics accuse Anthropic of regulatory capture, but the company denies the claim.
President Donald Trump has postponed signing an executive order that would let the government evaluate AI models before public release. Trump said he disliked parts of the order's language and does not want to hinder U.S. leadership in AI. Unofficial reports indicate a lack of attending tech CEOs also played a role. The order would have required companies to share advanced models with the government 14 to 90 days before launch, a provision that became a key sticking point.
The Trump administration discussed an executive order for government review of new AI models before public release. Officials briefed representatives from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI last week. The move follows concerns over Anthropic's powerful Mythos model, which the company withheld due to cybersecurity risks and the NSA now uses.
The Trump administration is exploring government oversight for new AI models prior to public availability. Officials discussed an executive order to form a working group with tech leaders from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. This marks a change from the president's earlier hands-off policy on AI development.
The Pentagon has signed eight new agreements with major tech firms like Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft to boost AI use across the US military for any lawful purpose. These deals aim to create an AI-first fighting force and avoid reliance on one vendor. Anthropic is absent due to concerns over its tools in warfare and a ongoing lawsuit against the government.
Google announced a deal on Tuesday to supply the Pentagon with its artificial intelligence models for classified work. The agreement permits use for any lawful governmental purpose, similar to recent pacts with OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI. This comes during ongoing tensions with Anthropic, which faces a Pentagon ban after refusing to adjust its AI safety limits.
Canadian AI firm Cohere is acquiring Germany-based Aleph Alpha with backing from Schwarz Group, parent of Lidl. The deal, valued to push Cohere to $20 billion in a Series E round, aims to create a sovereign AI option for enterprises outside U.S. dominance. Governments support the move targeting regulated sectors like defense and finance.
Intel reported first-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion, a 7 percent increase that topped Wall Street forecasts by more than $1 billion. The results, driven by artificial intelligence demand, sent shares up nearly 20 percent to over $79. A government stake from last year has grown substantially in value.
Anthropic revealed its powerful AI model Mythos, which it deemed too risky for broad release, naming 11 U.S. organizations as partners. The model quickly prompted reactions worldwide from central banks and intelligence agencies after it demonstrated abilities to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in critical software for banks, power grids, and governments. Only Britain received access outside the U.S., fueling geopolitical tensions as leaders assess risks and rivals like China and Russia view it as a major threat.
Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei reportedly met White House officials amid tensions with the Trump administration. The company's new Claude Mythos Preview cybersecurity model has drawn interest from government agencies testing its capabilities. This comes after a dispute over AI use in surveillance and weapons, with major firms like Apple and Nvidia already using the tool.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei meets White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to resolve a dispute with the Pentagon over access to the company's Mythos AI model. The model, effective at cyber defenses, has drawn interest from US agencies despite a blacklist. Talks aim to secure government use amid concerns it would aid rivals if ignored.
The UK government has introduced the Sovereign AI fund with $675 million to support local AI startups and reduce reliance on foreign technology. The fund targets areas like model development, agentic AI, and drug discovery, offering access to supercomputers, free visas, procurement deals, and government expertise. Initial investments include Callosum and compute grants to six other startups.