The United States National Security Agency (NSA) is reportedly using an advanced artificial intelligence tool developed by Anthropic, even though the company has been flagged by the Pentagon over supply-chain security concerns.
According to a media report, the AI model known as “Mythos Preview” is being used within parts of the U.S. defense system. The report claims the tool has seen wider internal use despite a formal risk designation issued by the Department of Defense.
Neither the NSA nor the U.S. Defense Department has publicly confirmed the report, and officials have not responded to requests for comment. The NSA operates under the Department of Defense, making the situation particularly sensitive.
The controversy comes shortly after discussions between Donald Trump’s administration and Anthropic’s leadership about potential cooperation. These talks marked the first signs of renewed engagement following an earlier disagreement between the government and the AI company over how its technology should be used.
At the center of the issue is Anthropic’s latest AI system, which the company has described as one of its most powerful tools for coding and autonomous tasks. Experts say such systems can perform complex operations with minimal human input, making them highly valuable—but also potentially risky.
Security analysts have raised concerns that advanced AI models like Mythos could be used to identify weaknesses in digital systems. While this can help improve cybersecurity, it also creates the risk that such tools could be misused to launch sophisticated cyberattacks.
The Pentagon’s earlier designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk suggests concerns about how the technology might be integrated into critical systems. Despite this, the reported use of the tool by the NSA indicates that some parts of the government may still see strategic value in its capabilities.
The situation highlights a growing challenge for governments worldwide: balancing the benefits of powerful AI technologies with the risks they may pose to national security. As AI systems become more advanced, questions around oversight, control, and safe deployment are becoming increasingly urgent.
For now, it remains unclear how widely the Mythos tool is being used within U.S. agencies or whether official policies will change in response to the reported developments.
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