Tensions reportedly simmer between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross over the US government’s response to advanced AI models, particularly Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’. Sources suggest Bessent believes Cairncross lacks urgency, while Cairncross feels Treasury is overstepping. This friction emerged following concerns about potential security threats posed by the AI.
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How Anthropic may be reason for tension between two key figures in Trump administration
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- June 19, 2026
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