The White House has pushed back on letting more firms access Mythos, the new, powerful AI model built by Anthropic, the firm behind Claude. According to reports, Anthropic had informed the White House of its plans to roll out Mythos to 70 other companies. However, the proposal was quickly rebuffed, as the U.S. government cited potential risks. They said that spreading Mythos so widely could lead to misuse by bad actors and possible risks to national security.
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Officials in Washington have expressed concern over the dangers of giving Mythos a wider audience. According to people familiar with the matter, the proposal would raise the total number of companies using Mythos to about 120, adding an extra 70 firms to already existing contracts.
White House officials immediately opposed the plan. They noted that Anthropic might not have enough computing power to support all new users without affecting the government’s ability to use the model safely.
They also raised concerns about cybersecurity risks. Officials in Washington cautioned that expanding access could stretch oversight too thin and increase dangers of misuse. They said that Mythos’s ability to detect and expose software flaws was a powerful feature that could be easily exploited by bad actors.
Moreover, experts note that these abilities have already drawn global notice, stressing the need for firmer oversight and care. These rising concerns also put a spotlight on a recent unconfirmed security breach in Mythos. Bloomberg reported earlier this week that a hacker on Discord had gained access to the model and used it for a while. While unconfirmed, the report highlights the need for stricter safety measures.
Experts Flag Ongoing Dispute Between Anthropic and U.S. Government
At the same time, past disputes over the Pentagon’s use of Anthropic’s AI tools have strained their relationship. Earlier in March, the U.S. government labeled the firm a national security risk and a supply chain risk. This came after Anthropic declined to provide unrestricted access to Claude for spying and military weapon systems.
Consequently, Anthropic filed two lawsuits against the government to remove the label. However, even with tensions high, experts say that both sides working as a team is important for national security and AI progress. How this standoff ends could also set a precedent for the future use of advanced AI models.
Notably, Anthropic’s AI is not the only model gaining attention. Experts warn that advanced AI models from OpenAI and Google (GOOGL) are also getting better at finding software flaws that could be misused if not handled carefully. As a result, Anthropic says it is ready to work with regulators to roll out the Mythos AI model responsibly and with lower risk.
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