Pentagon Contradicts Commerce Secretary on Anthropic Pentagon Ban Status

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told the press on September 2, 2026, that AI company Anthropic had resolved its conflicts with the Trump administration. However, a top Pentagon official contradicted this on September 3, 2026, confirming the Pentagon's ban on Anthropic remained in effect.

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Lutnick Says Anthropic Has Patched Relations With US Government

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that Anthropic PBC has patched its relationship with the Trump administration, signaling a possible end to months of sharp differences over security between the US and the artificial intelligence developer.