On Friday, the Pentagon\u2019s tech chief said Anthropic\u2018s Claude models remain a supply chain risk, and other departments might phase out their usage over the months. <\/p>\n
Emil Michael, on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Friday, highlighted that Mythos, the AI model, with its advanced cyber capabilities, could potentially identify and rectify cyber vulnerabilities. He called it a \u201cseparate national security moment.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also stated that some \u201cexceptions\u201d can be granted based on complexities in integration. However, he said Mythos was a separate issue.<\/p>\n
Michael underscored\u00a0that the issue with Mythos is not limited to the Department of Defense (DOD) but is a broader concern that requires government-wide attention. He emphasized the need for network fortification to counter the risks associated with the AI model.<\/p>\n
Pentagon Signs AI Deals With Major Firms<\/p>\n
Michael said the Defense Department still wants guardrails, but their terms are \u201cnegotiable\u201d based on varied views of different companies. <\/p>\n
White House AI Push After Anthropic Talks<\/p>\n
This development follows recent reports of the Trump administration\u2019s attempts to bypass<\/a> Anthropic\u2019s supply chain risk designation and potentially deploy Mythos for government use. The White House was reportedly drafting an executive action to find a workaround. <\/p>\n The move was preceded by a meeting between White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, which was described as a “productive introductory meeting” on potential collaborations.<\/p>\n Disclaimer:\u00a0This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.<\/p>\n Image via Shutterstock<\/p>\n