NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos, despite Pentagon feud

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos AI model despite ongoing tensions with the Pentagon. Mythos is a restricted AI model developed by Anthropic. This usage highlights the strategic importance of advanced AI tools in intelligence operations.

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PublishedMonday, April 20, 2026 at 6:06 PMApr 20, 06:06 PM

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NSA is said to be using Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model.

The National Security Agency is said to be using Mythos Preview, Anthropic’s recently announced model that it withheld from public release, Axios reports. The news comes weeks after the NSA’s parent agency, the Department of Defense, labeled Anthropic a “supply-chain risk,” after the company refused to allow Pentagon officials unrestricted access to its model’s full capabilities.

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NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos, despite Pentagon feud

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