Anthropic still flagged as risk to defense industrial base, US official says


FILE PHOTO: Anthropic logo, a keyboard and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Anthropic is ⁠still considered a "Supply Chain Risk" ‌by the U.S. defense department and defense industry, the under secretary of defense ​for research and engineering ⁠said, after ⁠suggestions of a thaw in relations ⁠between the ‌AI company and the Trump administration.

Emil Michael ⁠posted the remarks on X a ​day ‌after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ⁠told Axios ​that Anthropic is "back on the right side," adding, "we trust Anthropic" ⁠in an interview.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read