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European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says
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European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on May 4, 2026

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· Last updated: May 4, 2026

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EU Commission Assesses Anthropic's Mythos for Cybersecurity Threats to Banks

EU Commission Engages with Anthropic on Mythos' Cyber Capabilities

Commission's Ongoing Assessment

BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - The European Commission is in contact with Anthropic regarding Mythos and is assessing its possible implications, European Economic Commissioner Valdis ​Dombrovskis told reporters on Monday.

Technical Briefing and Policy Considerations

"The commission representatives met with Anthropic and was briefed on technical details around cyber capabilities and the risk of this Mythos preview, so we are currently assessing possible implications in light of the EU policies and legislation," Dombrovskis said.

Potential Threats to European Banks

Cybersecurity experts believe Mythos, a model designed to find flaws in computer code, may turbo-charge attacks on banks' technology systems but has so far not been made available to any European banks.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Makini Brice and Jan Strupczewski, Editing by Franklin Paul)

Key Takeaways

  • The EC has met with Anthropic and is assessing the cybersecurity and regulatory implications of its Mythos model — an AI capable of finding vulnerabilities in major systems
  • Anthropic is limiting Mythos access under its Project Glasswing initiative to select organizations for defensive use, citing unprecedented risks if released publicly
  • EU institutions—including the ECB and banking authorities—are urging contingency planning and greater transparency; EU regulators have largely lacked early access compared to U.S. tech firms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the European Commission's involvement with Anthropic on Mythos?
The European Commission is in contact with Anthropic to assess the implications of its Mythos model, particularly for cybersecurity and EU policy compliance.
Why is the Mythos model a concern for EU banks?
Cybersecurity experts believe Mythos could identify vulnerabilities in computer code and potentially facilitate attacks on banking technology systems.
Has Mythos been made available to European banks?
So far, the Mythos model has not been made available to any European banks.
What did Anthropic brief the European Commission about?
Anthropic briefed the European Commission on Mythos’s technical details and cyber capabilities, as well as potential risks.
Who represented the European Commission in the assessment?
European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis discussed the Commission's ongoing assessment and engagement with Anthropic.

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