Anthropic's Mythos Found Millions of Security Vulnerabilities

In this episode of Machine Learning Street Talk, host Jaden Schaefer dives into Anthropic's groundbreaking Project Glasswing, powered by their new frontier model, Claude Mythos Preview. The model, described as the most powerful AI yet and potentially surpassing even Opus, has already identified thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities—some dating back 10 to 20 years—in critical software systems worldwide. Rather than releasing it publicly, Anthropic is distributing it exclusively to 40 top-tier organizations, including Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, and the Linux Foundation, to help fix these flaws before the model becomes widely available. The initiative is backed by a $100 million pledge to support security teams in their remediation efforts. Despite concerns over AI weaponization and strained relations with U.S. federal agencies—due to Anthropic’s refusal to allow military use of its models—the company is pushing forward with a cautious, collaborative approach. The episode also highlights Anthropic’s explosive revenue growth, now exceeding $30 billion in run rate, and the launch of AIbox.ai, a platform offering access to over 80 top AI models for $8.99/month. Schaefer frames the situation as both a crisis and an opportunity: while the model’s power poses existential risks if misused, its deployment to fix global software vulnerabilities represents a proactive, ethical use of AI. He emphasizes that even if Anthropic holds back the model, open-source alternatives will inevitably emerge—making early intervention essential. The episode closes with a call to action: test the latest AI models side by side using AIbox.ai to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The tone is cautiously optimistic, balancing awe at the technology’s capabilities with urgency around its responsible deployment.