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eu.36kr.com2026-04-20

Extraterrestrial Technology "Mythos": National Risks Amid White House Deployment Despite Ban - eu.36kr.com

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The US government is preparing to deploy a modified version of Anthropic's Mythos AI model to several federal agencies for defensive security work, according to a report from eu.36kr.com. This deployment is proceeding despite an existing executive order that bans federal use of unvetted frontier artificial intelligence systems. The article cites sources and statements indicating the model will be used for national security purposes.

The report does not specify which agencies will receive access to the modified Mythos, nor does it detail the nature of the modifications made to the model. The executive order in question was designed to impose restrictions on government use of advanced AI systems that have not undergone specific safety and security evaluations. The term 'defensive security work' is used to describe the intended application.

This development occurs alongside ongoing regulatory scrutiny of the Mythos model. As previously reported, financial regulators have stated they are monitoring Mythos due to expert concerns that it could potentially be used to destabilise banking systems. The current deployment for security purposes represents a distinct application of the technology within the federal government.

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