Anthropic Gets US Approval To Release Claude Mythos AI To Trusted Partners
Limited rollout resumes after US security clearance.
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has received approval from the United States government to release its Claude Mythos 5 AI model to a select group of trusted US organisations, following a review of national security concerns. The decision comes just two weeks after the company suspended access to the model at the request of federal authorities. The restricted rollout marks a significant step in balancing advanced AI deployment with national security safeguards.
According to a letter from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Anthropic worked closely with government officials to address risks associated with what are classified as "Covered Models." After reviewing the safeguards implemented by the company, the Commerce Department concluded that controlled access to the model could proceed. Lutnick stated that adequate protections were now in place to allow trusted partners to use Claude Mythos 5 under restricted conditions.
Anthropic confirmed that the model will initially be made available to US organisations responsible for operating and defending critical infrastructure. According to a Reuters report, citing a source familiar with the directive, more than 100 companies, including several Fortune 500 firms, are expected to receive access. The company described Claude Mythos 5 as its strongest cybersecurity-focused AI model and said it would restore access to eligible organisations as quickly as possible.
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The company also announced that it will continue working with the US government to expand access to Claude Mythos 5 while seeking approval to make its Fable 5 model available for broader public use. Anthropic said the latest decision reflects ongoing cooperation with regulators to ensure that powerful AI systems can be deployed responsibly without compromising national security or critical infrastructure protection.
Earlier this month, Anthropic had suspended access to the model shortly after releasing a toned-down general-purpose version, following concerns raised by US national security authorities. While the company complied with the government's request, it had stated at the time that officials had not identified any specific security issues with the model. The latest approval signals renewed confidence in the safeguards adopted by Anthropic and highlights the increasing regulatory oversight surrounding advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
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