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NSA Partners with Anthropic to Deploy Advanced ”Mythos” AI Model for Offensive Cyber Operations

Thursday 18 June 2026 14:18
NSA Partners with Anthropic to Deploy Advanced ”Mythos” AI Model for Offensive Cyber Operations

 Recent reports indicate that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has entered into a direct partnership with Artificial Intelligence firm Anthropic. The collaboration aims to leverage Anthropic’s advanced "Mythos" AI model to execute offensive cyber operations within global cyberspace.

According to sources cited by the Financial Times, Anthropic has deployed a dedicated team of engineers to work on-site at the NSA headquarters. The team is tasked with guiding and adapting the model to meet specific cybersecurity and offensive digital requirements, though official confirmation regarding their direct involvement in live operations remains undisclosed. Sources note that the Mythos AI model possesses highly sophisticated capabilities in network analysis and vulnerability detection, rendering it a potent tool for targeting systems belonging to potential adversaries, including China and Iran.