Anthropic's Next Model 'Mythos' Leaked Through Security Lapse
Internal Data Store Left Exposed, Revealing Upcoming Model Name and CEO Event Details
Anthropic has suffered an apparent security lapse that exposed the name of its next AI model and other internal information.
What Was Leaked
- Model name: The next Anthropic model will be called Mythos
- CEO event: Details of an invite-only CEO event were accessible
- Internal data: An unsecured data trove was discovered containing sensitive corporate information
Context
The leak comes at a particularly sensitive time for Anthropic. The company is actively suing the US government over its designation as a military supply-chain risk, with a federal judge ruling that the Pentagon's action constitutes "classic illegal First Amendment retaliation."
Why It Matters
Anthropic positions itself as the safety-focused AI company. A security lapse exposing its roadmap undermines that narrative and raises questions about whether the company's safety culture extends to its own operations.
The Mythos name is particularly interesting — it suggests Anthropic is moving beyond its Claude naming convention into something more evocative, potentially signaling a new direction or capability tier.
Source: Fortune, The Verge