Anthropic Co-Founder Confirms Briefing on Dangerous AI Model

Key Developments

Mythos Model Briefing: Jack Clark, co-founder and Head of Public Benefit at Anthropic, confirmed that the AI company briefed the Trump administration on its new, highly dangerous AI model named Mythos.
Security Concerns: The Mythos model is not being released to the public due to its alleged powerful cybersecurity capabilities.
Legal Dispute and Engagement: Clark explained Anthropic's engagement with the U.S. government, even while suing them. Anthropic had previously sued the Department of Defense over a "supply-chain risk" designation, clashing over access to AI systems for potential mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
National Security Focus: Clark downplayed the legal dispute as a "narrow contracting dispute" and emphasized Anthropic's commitment to national security, stating the government needs to be informed about advanced AI capabilities.
Government Encouragement: This confirmation follows reports that Trump administration officials were encouraging major banks to test the Mythos model.

Unemployment: While Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has warned of Depression-era unemployment due to AI, Clark indicated that Anthropic is currently observing only "some potential weakness in early graduate employment" in select industries.
Future Workforce Skills: Clark advised students to pursue majors that involve "synthesis across a whole variety of subjects and analytical thinking," as AI will provide access to vast expertise, but the critical skill will be asking the right questions and connecting insights from different disciplines.