Google expands CodeMender access to compete with Anthropic’s Mythos in AI security race
Google has expanded access to its AI-powered code security agent, CodeMender, allowing external developers to utilize its capabilities. This move comes as competition heats up with Anthropic's Mythos, which has gained attention for its advanced security features. CodeMender aims to enhance vulnerability detection and patching in the software development landscape.
- ▪CodeMender has already patched 72 open-source vulnerabilities.
- ▪The tool autonomously scans codebases, flags vulnerabilities, generates patches, and validates changes.
- ▪Google's decision to open CodeMender to external developers marks a shift from an internal research project to a market-ready product.
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- ▪ Google wants to compete with Anthropic’s Mythos — The Verge
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Google expands CodeMender access to compete with Anthropic’s Mythos in AI security race The AI security agent, which has already patched 72 open-source vulnerabilities, is now available to external developers as Google and Anthropic battle over who gets to secure the world's code. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 19, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Google is opening the doors to CodeMender, its…
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