India Won't Get Access to Mythos; No Relief in New Trump Administration Order

Claude Mythos 5 Access: The US has granted some exemptions to the restrictions placed on Anthropic's cybersecurity models. While US companies will now be able to access them, the ban remains in place for the rest of the world.

Claude Mythos 5 Access: The Trump administration has relaxed some of the restrictions on Anthropic's powerful AI model, Mythos 5. The US government has stated that Anthropic may grant access to select trusted US companies. This means the company cannot yet roll it out to the general public, and access will remain blocked for most of the world—including India—just as before. Let’s look at the full details of the situation.

Trump Administration Had Blocked Access

A few weeks ago, the Trump administration ordered Anthropic to halt access to its advanced AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5. National security concerns were cited as the reason for this order; however, it is believed that the administration aims to tighten control over AI models that could be misused by foreign governments or cybercriminals.

Who Will Get Access Now?

Anthropic announced that it has received approval to restore access to Mythos 5 for companies that protect and operate critical infrastructure. The rollout for these companies is now being accelerated. Additionally, the company is working with the government to make Mythos 5 and Fable 5 available for general use. According to reports, more than 100 companies will gain access to this—Anthropic's most powerful cybersecurity model—following the US government's order. This includes companies that were part of Anthropic's 'Project Glasswing' program.

Why Was the Ban Imposed?

US officials had expressed concern that these powerful AI models could be utilized by the military and intelligence agencies of countries like China and Russia. Furthermore, several cyber experts had warned that if these models fell into the wrong hands, they could be used to launch cyberattacks. However, the US government's decision also drew criticism. Experts point out that the criteria used by the US government to grant access to certain companies—while excluding others—remain unclear. It amounts to placing excessive power in the hands of the government. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also criticized the move, stating that while safety testing is not a bad thing, it is inappropriate for the government to pick and choose which companies get access.