Australia joins exclusive club granting access to advanced AI
Australia has gained access to a powerful AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, which has not been publicly released due to cybersecurity concerns. This access is part of Anthropic's Project Glasswing, which includes 150 organizations across 15 countries. The Australian government is urged to enhance its response to the risks and opportunities presented by AI technology.
- ▪Australia is now part of Anthropic's Project Glasswing, gaining access to the Claude Mythos Preview AI model.
- ▪The AI model has been limited in release due to its significant cybersecurity capabilities.
- ▪Independent MP Kate Chaney is calling for the government to improve its response to the rapid advancements in AI.
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Australia gains access to powerful AI amid questions about readinessBy chief digital political correspondent Clare ArmstrongTopic:Federal GovernmentThu 4 Jun 2026 at 4:57amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 4:57amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 4:57amThe use of a powerful AI model has been limited by the US company due to its cybersecurity capabilities. (Reuters: Dado Ruvic)In short: The Australian government and several private companies have gained access to a powerful artificial intelligence model not released publicly due to its cybersecurity risk.Anthropic has granted 150 organisations across 15 countries, including Australia, access to its Claude Mythos Preview as part of the expansion of its Project Glasswing.What's next?Independent MP Kate Chaney is calling on the government to step up its response to AI amid…
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