Trending Now - NSA and Dod Reportedly Leveraging Anthropic's Mythos Model

WHO:

Engadget - Axios reported that the NSA is using Anthropic's Mythos Preview, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

Engadget - President Trump stated he had "no idea" about the meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles when asked by reporters.

Engadget - The National Security Agency (NSA) is reportedly using Anthropic's new model, Mythos Preview.

Engadget - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and other officials.

Engadget - President Trump is involved in the situation regarding Anthropic's services.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model.

TechRadar - The US government is still using Anthropic's products, including Mythos Preview, despite the Pentagon's "supply chain risk" designation.

Engadget - The White House described the meeting on Friday, April 15th, 2026, between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and White House officials as "productive and constructive."

Engadget - Anthropic was granted a preliminary injunction by one court to temporarily block the "supply chain risk" designation, while federal judges in another court denied its motion to lift the label.

Engadget - The NSA is one of approximately 40 organizations that have access to Mythos Preview.

Engadget - Mythos Preview is described as a general-purpose language model that is "strikingly capable at computer security tasks."

Engadget - Trump ordered all government agencies to stop using Anthropic's services in February 2026.

Engadget - Anthropic filed lawsuits against the Department of Defense in March 2026 after being labeled a "supply chain risk."

Techmeme - A source indicated that Mythos Preview is also being used widely within the Department of Defense (DoD).

WHERE:

Engadget - The meetings involving Anthropic's CEO took place at the White House.

WHEN:

Engadget - The meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and White House officials occurred on Friday, April 15th, 2026.

Engadget - Anthropic announced Mythos Preview at the beginning of April 2026.

Engadget - Trump ordered the cessation of Anthropic's services in February 2026.

Engadget - Anthropic filed lawsuits against the Department of Defense in March 2026.

WHY:

Engadget - The Trump administration labeled Anthropic a "supply chain risk," prompting the order to stop using its services.

HOW:

Engadget - Sources indicated that Mythos Preview is "being used more widely within the department" of the Department of Defense.

Techmeme - The Department of Defense moved in February 2026 to cut off Anthropic and force its vendors to follow suit.

Engadget - The NSA is reportedly using Mythos Preview despite the ongoing legal battle and designation as a supply chain risk.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 19:33 UTC)

The NSA is reportedly utilizing Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model, according to a TechCrunch report. Meanwhile, TechRadar has revealed that the US government continues to use Anthropic's products, including Mythos Preview, despite the Pentagon's designation of a "supply chain risk." This development highlights ongoing reliance on these AI technologies amid concerns over security.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 17:20 UTC)

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos Preview, according to sources familiar with the situation. The White House characterized the meeting on Wednesday, between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and White House officials as "productive and constructive." Additionally, sources have indicated that Mythos Preview is being utilized more widely within the Department of Defense.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 07:33 UTC)

President Trump stated he had "no idea" about the meeting that took place on Wednesday, between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles when reporters inquired. In related news, a court granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction to temporarily block a "supply chain risk" designation, while federal judges in another court denied its motion to lift that label. This situation follows the Department of Defense's move in February 20th26 to cut off Anthropic and compel its vendors to do the same.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 23:06 UTC)

The National Security Agency is reportedly utilizing Anthropic's new language model, Mythos Preview, which is recognized for its impressive capabilities in computer security tasks. This development comes amid a backdrop of controversy, as President Trump ordered all government agencies to cease using Anthropic's services in February, labeling the company a "supply chain risk." Despite this order and ongoing legal disputes, including lawsuits filed by Anthropic against the Department of Defense, Mythos Preview is still being accessed by around 40 organizations, including the NSA.