Mythos model

Intelligence agencies warn that AI models could enable crippling cyberattacks within months. AI firms have highlighted risks of bad actors using AI for faster, cheaper, and broader hacking. Concerns intensified this year with new cybersecurity models like Anthropic's Mythos.

The Five Eyes intelligence agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA, and the UK issued a warning that AI-powered cyberattacks could escalate into major operational and financial crises, urging organizations to prioritize foundational cybersecurity practices and integrate AI tools for defense. They emphasized that breaches are inevitable and preparedness is critical to mitigate risks, while acknowledging AI's dual role in accelerating threats and enhancing resilience.

Amazon alerted the White House about security risks in Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model, leading to a government-imposed takedown. The model was shut down after Amazon's report on jailbreaking vulnerabilities, despite Anthropic's prior notifications to the government.

Anthropic's Fable AI provides access to its unreleased Mythos model for Claude subscribers until June 22 without requiring usage credits.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring AI companies to provide the government early access to their models, with a 30-day voluntary review period instead of 90 days. The White House aims to strengthen cyber defenses as AI models become better at identifying software vulnerabilities. Anthropic will grant 150 entities in 15 countries access to its upcoming Mythos model to enhance their systems.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing AI developers to submit advanced models for government cybersecurity testing before public release. The order was prompted by Anthropic's decision not to release the Mythos model due to its vulnerability-exposing capabilities.

President Trump postponed signing an executive order on artificial intelligence, citing concerns that it could harm America's competitive advantage in AI technology over China. The decision was made hours before the scheduled Oval Office signing ceremony. The move reflects growing tensions between regulating powerful AI systems for cybersecurity concerns and maintaining technological leadership.

Google likely prevented a hacker group from using AI for a mass exploitation event, hackers are adopting AI to find unknown software flaws, and Anthropic's Mythos model is a powerful tool in this context.

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, focusing on cash and compute resources as AI companies compete for computational capacity. This follows the release of Anthropic's cybersecurity-focused Mythos model.

The White House and Anthropic have agreed to pause their court battle amid concerns over the Mythos model. President Donald Trump previously criticized the company for refusing broad government demands.

The White House and AI firm Anthropic held a 'productive' meeting, indicating the U.S. government's reliance on Anthropic's technology, particularly the Mythos model. The discussion highlights concerns over the model's critical importance to national interests.

The White House and AI firm Anthropic held a 'productive' meeting as concerns grow over Anthropic's Mythos model. The discussion highlights the US government's reliance on Anthropic's critical AI technology.

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is set to meet with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new Mythos AI model, which has drawn federal interest for its potential to impact national security and the economy. The meeting follows tensions between the Trump administration and Anthropic over a Pentagon contract dispute and concerns about AI use in autonomous weapons, with a judge recently blocking enforcement of Trump's directive to ban Anthropic products in federal agencies.

Trump officials may be encouraging banks to test Anthropic’s Mythos model, despite the Department of Defense recently labeling Anthropic a supply-chain risk. This creates a contradiction between national security concerns and potential technological collaboration.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell convened bank executives to address cybersecurity risks linked to Anthropic's new Mythos model. The meeting occurred at the Treasury Department following Anthropic's announcement of the model.

Anthropic is withholding its Mythos Preview model from public release due to concerns about its advanced hacking capabilities, which can identify and exploit thousands of vulnerabilities. The company is limiting access to selected tech and cybersecurity firms, while OpenAI is developing a similar model through its Trusted Access for Cyber program.