NSA Uses Anthropic AI Amid Hegseth's "War

The National Security Agency is reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos AI model for offensive cyber operations. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears to be losing his "war" against the AI company. Here's the thing: Anthropic has placed about half a dozen engineers at the NSA. While it's unclear if they're directly assisting in operations, they are customizing AI models for specific applications. Back in March, the Pentagon labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk. This was because the company refused to modify guardrails on its Claude AI model, specifically regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with Hegseth, but they couldn't agree. This led to efforts to blacklist the company. What's interesting is that the dispute between Anthropic and the government is now "showing signs of easing," especially as Anthropic prepares to go public. This good relationship with the government makes the company more appealing to investors. It also benefits the military and intelligence communities, who want access to advanced AI. This ongoing situation highlights the complex relationship between rapidly evolving AI technology and national security interests.