Trump Says Anthropic No Longer a National Security Threat After G7 CEO Meeting

In a pre‑recorded Axios interview, former President Donald Trump announced he no longer regards Anthropic as a national security threat, a sharp pivot from his administration’s stance just days earlier.

Trump Anthropic Threat Assessment Shifts After G7

The change came on the heels of a G7 gathering where Anthropic’s CEO delivered a briefing on AI safety. When pressed, Trump replied,

“Well, not now. But a week ago, maybe.”

He added that the discussion helped clarify the company’s intentions.

Analysts note the reversal could ease regulatory pressure on AI firms, potentially ↑ 0% impact on market sentiment. Yet critics warn the ↓ 1 week gap between threat perception and policy could leave gaps.

For broader context, see Reuters and Bloomberg coverage of the G7 AI dialogue.

Reported by Eleanor Cross (Chief Washington Correspondent).