New Delhi, April 21 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 21) indicated that artificial intelligence firm Anthropic could be back in favor with his administration, suggesting a potential reversal of its earlier blacklisting by the Pentagon.

Trump, speaking with CNBC, said the company was "shaping up" following recent discussions with White House officials.

"They came to the White House a few days ago, and we had some very good talks with them," Trump said. "And I think they're shaping up. They're very smart, and I think they can be of great use. I like smart people ... I think we'll get along with them just fine."

The remarks mark a notable shift after the administration in February directed federal agencies to halt work with ...