White House, Anthropic CEO to meet as departments seek Mythos access

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  April 17, 2026 at 16:14  |  2:43  |  CNBC

Summary

CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos reports from the White House on a meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and White House officials to discuss the company's new AI model, Mythos. The meeting signals a potential shift in the administration's stance, as government agencies show interest in using the technology. This comes amid ongoing legal battles over Anthropic's prior blacklisting as a supply chain risk.

  • Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is meeting with White House Chief of Staff Siouxsie Wiles.
  • The meeting focuses on Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, a powerful cyber model.
  • Parts of the US intelligence community and Treasury are reportedly testing or want to use Mythos.
  • The administration may be trying to reset a contentious fight with the AI industry.
  • Anthropic was blacklisted two months ago as a supply chain risk, a decision being contested in court.
  • Talks about Mythos are separate from the court battle over the supply chain risk designation.
  • Anthropic has hired consultants from the Trump world to help navigate government talks.
  • The report highlights a shift from blacklisting to potential broader government access for Anthropic.
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