US allows Anthropic to release Mythos to 'trusted partners'

The U.S. government has eased restrictions on Anthropic's powerful AI model, Claude Mythos 5, allowing its release to a group of "trusted partners." This move comes just two weeks after the Commerce Department initially ordered the AI firm to halt access to some of its models, citing fears they could be exploited by military intelligence in adversarial nations like China and Russia.

Over 100 companies and institutions, including many Fortune 500 firms, are expected to gain access to Mythos 5. The decision follows intensive collaboration between Anthropic and the U.S. government to mitigate security risks associated with the advanced AI. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that significant progress had been made in addressing these concerns.

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Since the issuance of my Jun 12 letter, Anthropic has worked with the US government to address risks associated with the Covered Models. These efforts have yielded significant progress.

While an export license will no longer be necessary for Mythos 5 to reach approved companies and their foreign national employees, restrictions will persist for entities not on the authorized list. The Commerce Department emphasized its commitment to maintaining America's global leadership in AI while simultaneously safeguarding national security. The status of Anthropic's other advanced model, Fable 5, remains unaddressed in the latest directive, though sources suggest a potential future release is being considered.

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In just two weeks, we have worked diligently to ensure America remains the global leader in AI while safeguarding our security.