Anthropic's Mythos Has More Capabilities Than the U.S. Government. Is That Right?

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  April 17, 2026 at 02:16  |  7:43  |  Unchained (Chopping Block)
Speakers
Jessi Brooks — General Counsel, Ribbit Capital / Co-Host, DEX in the City

Summary

The video discusses Anthropic's Mythos AI model, which identifies vulnerabilities in open-source software, and the company's decision to restrict access via Project GlassWing. Speakers critique this as a private company wielding unchecked power, compare it to crypto decentralization's flaws, and call for public-private governance.

  • Anthropic developed Mythos, a model finding cracks in foundational open-source software.
  • Anthropic withholds Mythos from public release, offering it to 40 selected companies under Project GlassWing.
  • Jessi Brooks argues this resembles an AGI dictator moment with no oversight.
  • The discussion compares centralized AI control to crypto decentralization solutions.
  • DeFi's security failures are noted as undermining decentralization's promise.
  • Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos raises hypotheticals about crypto companies handling dangerous technology.
  • Vy Le advocates for public-private governance to ensure citizen oversight.
  • The tension between innovation, safety, and democratic accountability is highlighted.
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