Anthropic and Google sought classified AI deployment contracts while Amanda Askell led the alignment team at Anthropic.

The entities involved

• Anthropic →

  American artificial intelligence corporation

  • The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
  • An administration order issued by the Trump administration on January 1, 2026, cited national security concerns regarding Anthropic.Mon 17:49
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53
• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02

Related events

• Discussions are underway regarding Anthropic's role in the AI landscape, involving calls regarding presidential leadership and the House of Representatives.Sep 14
• Trump sparred with Anthropic regarding the use of AI in military applications.Mon 03:07
• Multiple prominent figures, including Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump, called for caution regarding AI development.Sep 14
• Donald Trump met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at Joint Base Andrews to discuss AI policy, sanctions, and US-China competition.Mon 04:40
• Donald Trump seeks to maintain US AI industry leadership while addressing safety risks from firms like Anthropic and outlining development pacing.Sep 13