Anthropic's Mythos model is reportedly powering NSA offensive cyber ops against China and Iran
Quick Answer
Anthropic has deployed engineers at the NSA to tailor its Mythos AI model for offensive cyber operations targeting networks in China and Iran.
Quick Take
This move aligns with Anthropic's policy of restricting AI use for mass surveillance, which only applies to US citizens.
Key Points
- Anthropic's Mythos model is being adapted for NSA cyber operations.
- Engineers from Anthropic are directly stationed at the NSA.
- The model aims to infiltrate networks in China and Iran.
- Anthropic's AI use restrictions apply only to US citizens.
Source Excerpt
Anthropic has reportedly stationed about half a dozen engineers directly at the NSA to adapt its Mythos AI model for offensive cyber operations. The model could be used to break into networks in China or Iran. That fits Anthropic's broader stance: the company's promises around restricting AI use, for mass surveillance, for example, explicitly apply only to US citizens.
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