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EU cybersecurity agency gains access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 model for testing
Anthropic grants a regulator direct access to frontier capability, signalling willingness to engage with EU oversight.
The EU's cybersecurity agency ENISA has been granted access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 model and is currently testing it, following engagement between Anthropic and EU officials. The move reflects Anthropic's constructive approach to regulatory scrutiny in the bloc.
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What happened
The EU's cybersecurity agency ENISA has gained access to Mythos 5, Anthropic's powerful AI model, and is now testing it. This followed constructive engagement between Anthropic and the EU, according to Thomas Regnier, the EU's spokesman for digital affairs.
Why it matters
Frontier model developers testing with regulators sets a precedent for how safety evaluation can occur within regulatory frameworks. The EU's ability to directly assess frontier capabilities strengthens its position in setting AI governance standards that may influence global practices.
What changes
Regulators now have direct hands-on access to frontier models for independent assessment, moving beyond third-party reports or policy proposals. This allows the EU to make more informed decisions on frontier model governance and safety requirements.
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