The White House and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met on April 18, 2026, to discuss collaboration and shared approaches to the challenges of scaling AI technology, particularly concerning Anthropic's new "Mythos" model. This meeting, also attended by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, signifies a potential rebuilding of trust following a prior dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic over the use of its AI models. The discussion focused on balancing innovation with safety, as governments and financial institutions, especially banks, are increasingly concerned about Mythos's ability to supercharge cyberattacks. The White House stated the meeting was "productive and constructive," with plans to continue dialogue and host similar discussions with other AI companies.