Trump Says Anthropic No Longer Seen as National Security Threat After AI Export Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he no longer considers AI company Anthropic a national security threat, reversing concerns raised only a week earlier over its advanced artificial intelligence systems.

In an interview, Trump said his view had changed quickly after the company responded to government concerns about foreign access to its most advanced models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. He noted that the situation had improved following direct engagement between the company and U.S. officials.

Export Control Tensions Over AI Models

The dispute began after the U.S. administration ordered Anthropic to restrict access to its most advanced AI models for foreign users. In response, the company temporarily disabled access globally to those systems while discussions with regulators continued.

Senior technical staff from Anthropic were scheduled to meet with White House officials to address the ongoing disagreement over export controls and national security risks tied to AI technology.

Possible Use of Emergency Powers

Trump also said he would not rule out using the Defense Production Act, a tool that allows the government to direct private industry in national emergencies, though he suggested it may not be necessary.

An Anthropic spokesperson said the company is working with the administration to resolve the issue and supports efforts to protect critical infrastructure while ensuring U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.