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Anthropic is launching a controlled release of its advanced "Mythos" AI model to 11 partner companies first due to cybersecurity risks, as it can effectively find software bugs. The speaker states Anthropic is "a little ahead" of competitors like OpenAI and Google but "not overwhelmingly ahead" and lacks a "permanent moat." The model's capabilities present both significant economic value and security risks. The staggered release is a defensive move, but the intense competitive race pressures all players to prioritize speed over safety. WATCH due to its technological edge and the strategic implications of its controlled release, balanced against intense competition and rising safety concerns in the AI arms race. Competitors (OpenAI's "Spud," Google's Gemini) quickly catch up or leapfrog, negating the temporary advantage. Safety corners cut in the race lead to a major reputational or operational failure.