NSA tests Anthropic Mythos AI to find bugs, bolster defenses
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The NSA is trying out Anthropic's Mythos AI to spot software bugs and strengthen its digital defenses.
This powerful AI can scan massive amounts of code way faster than humans, showing just how important smart tech has become for national security.
Mythos access restricted to trusted groups
Mythos isn't open for everyone; only a handful of trusted groups can use it to prevent misuse.
The NSA is checking if it actually works better than current tools, but the US government is still cautious about letting it spread, worried that such advanced AI could be misused or even weaponized.
The Pentagon also sees some supply chain risks, so the future of Mythos in government cybersecurity depends on how these tests play out.