Trump officials may be encouraging banks to test Anthropic’s Mythos model
TechCrunch AI Anthony Ha April 12, 2026

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# Trump Officials Push Banks to Test Anthropic's AI—Despite Security Concerns The Trump administration is encouraging major banks to test an AI tool made by Anthropic, a company the Defense Department just flagged as a potential security risk. This is confusing because government agencies usually align on which companies are safe to work with, especially when handling sensitive financial data. The mixed message raises questions about whether different parts of the government are working toward the same goals.
The report is particularly surprising since the Department of Defense recently declared Anthropic a supply-chain risk.
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