Australian agencies, businesses seek access to 'dangerous' AI model
Australia is actively seeking to attract AI firm Anthropic to establish operations in the country, particularly to gain access to its new AI model, Mythos. This model is considered too dangerous for public release due to its potential for misuse in cyber-attacks. Meetings between Anthropic's chief lawyer and Australian government officials are focused on securing access and discussing potential investments in the country.
- ▪Anthropic's Mythos model is currently limited to a select group of US-based companies due to security concerns.
- ▪Australian agencies are pushing for access to advanced AI models to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities.
- ▪The Australian government is willing to discuss changes to copyright laws to facilitate major investments from AI companies.
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AI firm Anthropic's 'dangerous' Mythos model fuelling government's desire to lure company to AustraliaBy national AI reporter Cameron WilsonTopic:TechnologyWed 20 May 2026 at 4:41pmWed 20 May 2026 at 4:41pmWed 20 May 2026 at 4:41pmAccess to cutting edge AI models deemed "too dangerous" for public release has become a new motivation in Australia's efforts to lure Anthropic to set up major operations here. (Reuters: Dado Ruvic)In short:The chief lawyer of Anthropic, the developer of popular AI chatbot Claude, has flown into Australia this week for closed door meetings with senior government officials.One of the items discussed is securing Australian access to the company's new model, Mythos, which has only been released to a few dozen, mostly US-based companies over fears it will be used to…
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