NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos, despite Pentagon feud
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Key Points:
- The NSA is reportedly using Mythos Preview, an advanced AI model by Anthropic that was withheld from public release due to its potential for offensive cyberattacks, according to Axios.
- Anthropic limited Mythos access to about 40 organizations, including the NSA and the U.K.’s AI Security Institute, primarily for cybersecurity tasks like scanning for vulnerabilities.
- The Department of Defense has labeled Anthropic a “supply-chain risk” after the company refused to grant Pentagon officials unrestricted access to its AI models, leading to legal disputes over national security concerns.
- Despite tensions, Anthropic’s CEO recently met with key White House officials, signaling a possible thaw in relations between the AI firm and the current U.S. administration.
- Anthropic declined to comment on the NSA’s use of Mythos, and the NSA has yet to respond to requests for comment.
