The National Security Agency is reportedly utilizing Anthropic’s Mythos AI model, a move that appears to contradict the Pentagon’s recent designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk. This designation had previously restricted the use of the company’s technology in military contracts.
Sources cited by Axios indicate the NSA is using the advanced model, with potential broader use within the department. While the exact application of Mythos by the NSA remains unclear, similar organizations have used it to identify security vulnerabilities within their systems. Anthropic has significantly limited access to Mythos due to its offensive cyber capabilities.
The situation arises as the White House reportedly engages with Anthropic. CEO Dario Amodei has met with high-ranking officials to discuss government AI usage and security practices.