NSA Uses Banned AI, Sparks Legal Battle

0:00On April 19th, the National Security Agency is quietly using Anthropics Mythos Preview, AI Model, even though the War Department slapped a supply chain risk label on the company, blacklisting it from military deals. This rare move cut off Anthropic from federal business back in February, sparking a lawsuit from the firm against government agencies over AI safety, and control. Sources say, the NSA and parts of the intelligence community are running Mythos to scan for security holes in their systems. Meanwhile, the UK's AI Security Institute has access to, showing this tool is popping up across allied intel circles despite the U.S. restrictions. Tensions bowled over during contract talks earlier this year, when the War Department pushed for full access to Anthropics Cloud Model for any legal. Use, but the company drew lines at things like mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Some officials argue that stance proves Anthropic can't be trusted in a pinch.

1:00On Friday, Anthropic CEO, Dario Amode sat down with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Treasury Secretary Scott Besant. They hashed out government use of Mythos and the company's security setup, calling it a productive chat, with focus now shifting to non-Pentagon, agencies. As this legal and policy drama unfolds, it highlights the tightrope between harnessing top AI tech and keeping national security in check, expect more. Move soon to sort out who's getting access and under what rules. U.S. News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters nationwide.