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Federal Agencies Bypass Trump's Ban to Explore Mythos

4/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Federal agencies are circumventing U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on working with Anthropic to explore Mythos.
The Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation is testing Mythos.
Congressional committees have sought briefings on Mythos's cybersecurity potential.
Anthropic's co-founder says discussions with the government continue despite a Pentagon contract dispute.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to enhance U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), directing federal agencies to prioritize AI research and allocate over $2 billion in funding. This initiative followed earlier efforts, such as the Obama administration's AI Roadmap, and reflects ongoing tensions between innovation and regulation, particularly highlighted by current restrictions on collaborations with companies like Anthropic.

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Story summary

Federal agencies are circumventing U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on working with Anthropic to explore Mythos.
The Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation is testing Mythos.
Congressional committees have sought briefings on Mythos's cybersecurity potential.
Anthropic's co-founder says discussions with the government continue despite a Pentagon contract dispute.

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