White House May Allow Anthropic AI Again, This Time With ‘Claude Mythos’

In a latest development for Anthropic, the Donald Trump government may soon allow federal agencies to use the American tech giant’s popular Claude Mythos AI. Despite the previous dispute between the Dario Amodei-led firm and the Pentagon, officials in the White House could explore ways to give select agencies access to the AI system, reported Bloomberg. Previously, the US government ordered all federal agencies to block Anthropic products. This decision erupted after the firm chose to refuse to allow unrestricted military use of its AI systems. Later, the US Department of Defense labeled the company as a 'supply chain risk’ and moved to alternatives such as OpenAI for its AI services. Additionally, Anthropic challenged the government’s decision in the court,

arguing that it could incur a significant financial loss. How the US Government May Allow AnthropicThe Federal Chief Information Officer at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Gregory Barbaccia, has reportedly informed the US departments that a plan is being developed to bring Claude Mythos to the officials. However, it is not clear which agencies might all use it in the first phase of its rollout. More details are likely to surface in the coming weeks.

How Is Claude Mythos Gaining Popularity?Anthropic says that Claude Mythos is its most advanced AI model so far. The firm claims that it can spot software vulnerabilities on its own and prevent cyberattacks. This capability may have caught the attention of the US government. The report notes that the government may use Mythos AI to strengthen its digital defenses. This AI model is restricted by Anthropic for general use, as it noted the AI may pose a risk for banking and other industries. Under the 'Glasswing Project', it has been given to companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon so far. These firms are using it to detect critical issues in their software and prevent devices from getting hacked.