In a significant move, Anthropic has expanded its Project Glasswing initiative, adding approximately 150 new organizations to its partner list. However, UK banks have been notably excluded from accessing the Mythos Preview model, which is designed to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure providers.
Expansion of Project Glasswing
Anthropic’s Project Glasswing aims to prepare organizations for the cybersecurity challenges posed by advanced AI models. The recent expansion has increased the number of partners from around 50 to 200, including entities from 15 different countries. Notably, South Korea’s science ministry and major tech firms like Samsung and SK Hynix are among the new inductees.
UK Banks’ Exclusion
Despite the expansion, only JPMorgan Chase has been granted access to the Mythos Preview model among financial institutions. In contrast, UK banks such as HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, and Nationwide will receive access to OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 Cyber. This decision has raised concerns, particularly from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, who has expressed frustration over the exclusion of UK financial institutions from the Glasswing initiative.
Political Implications
Industry experts suggest that the exclusion of UK banks may be politically motivated. Liam Salsi, a director at Talion, indicated that the US government may be controlling access to the Mythos Preview model to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. This limitation could potentially expose some banks to increased cyber threats, impacting their vulnerability management strategies.
Future of Mythos Access
While Anthropic has not publicly commented on its selection criteria for financial institutions, the EU’s cybersecurity agency, ENISA, has been granted access to Mythos Preview. The timeline for wider public access to the Mythos model remains unclear, as Anthropic has stated that robust safeguards to prevent misuse are still in development. The company aims to expand its partnerships further before making Mythos more widely available.
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