Apr 20
NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos, despite Pentagon feud
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The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos Preview, a specialized cybersecurity model that was withheld from the public due to its high offensive capabilities. This usage comes amid a tension between the Pentagon and Anthropic regarding access to model capabilities and surveillance-related requests.
Why it matters
Governmental reliance on restricted frontier models exposes a widening rift between national security imperatives and supply-chain trust concerns.
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Anthropic Dario AmodeiTags
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