India’s IT sector is pushing for early access to Anthropic’s powerful new AI model, Claude Mythos, even before its public release, as concerns grow over its potential impact on cybersecurity and global tech competitiveness.
The model is currently being shared with a limited group of companies, mostly in the US, to identify vulnerabilities before a wider rollout. However, no Indian firms are part of this initial access, prompting industry bodies and companies to seek inclusion.
Indian IT players and policymakers see early access as critical—not just to stay competitive in the AI race, but to understand and defend against potential risks posed by the technology. Discussions are reportedly underway between government officials and Anthropic to explore participation.
The push reflects broader anxiety within India’s tech ecosystem, as advanced AI systems like Mythos could rapidly expose software vulnerabilities and reshape the cybersecurity landscape.
