US Greenlights Anthropic's Mythos AI for Select Groups

The U.S. government has partially reversed its suspension on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence. This allows the startup to deploy its powerful Claude Mythos 5 model to a select group of "trusted" American organizations. This policy shift comes just two weeks after the Trump administration halted access to the model due to national security concerns. Now, over 100 companies and institutions, including Fortune 500 firms and critical infrastructure defenders, will regain access to this high-level cybersecurity model. The government's tight grip on frontier AI models has sparked debate. The administration fears next-generation AI could be weaponized by foreign adversaries, potentially launching sophisticated cyberattacks. However, tech leaders have criticized the vetting process, with some warning that delays could allow international competitors to close the technology gap. Anthropic is working with the government for a wider release of its Fable 5 model. This interim step allows un-redacted access to Mythos 5 for approved partners, even non-U.S. citizens within those organizations, without needing a formal export license. This development highlights the ongoing tension between national security and technological innovation.