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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 12 April 2026•Updated 13 April 2026•

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US Treasury and Fed Urge Banks to Test Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model for Security

Key Facts

1Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell met with bank executives to encourage the use of the Mythos model.

about 2 months ago

Version History

4 additional sources confirmed this story

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Added details regarding the restricted release of the Mythos model to 40 tech giants, its lack of a public release plan, and its specific capabilities in identifying OS and browser vulnerabilities.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Anthropic confirmed direct talks with the Trump administration about the Mythos model, amid reports of a past contract dispute that led the Pentagon to sever ties.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are encouraging banks to adopt Anthropic’s Mythos AI model to bolster cybersecurity. Anthropic recently announced the Claude Mythos Preview but clarified there are currently no plans for a general public release. The model possesses sophisticated capabilities to exploit security flaws across all major operating systems and web browsers. To mitigate risks, Anthropic has granted early access to 40 major technology giants, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, to help secure their respective systems. This initiative follows direct talks with the Trump administration despite previous contract disputes with the Pentagon. Analysts suggest the move signals a strategic pivot toward using restricted, high-powered AI tools to safeguard critical financial infrastructure.