# San Francisco-based Anthropic sent shockwaves through the AI industry.

*genai · news · 2026-04-17 · The Sunday Times*

## Key points

- Anthropic's Mythos AI model is considered too dangerous for public release due to its hacking capabilities.
- JPMorgan Chase has already been granted access to Mythos to strengthen its cyber defences.
- British banks like Barclays, Lloyds, and NatWest are in discussions to test Mythos but lack access currently.
- Anthropic's UK head incorrectly stated British banks would access Mythos soon; access remains delayed.
- The UK AI Security Institute confirmed Mythos can exploit weak systems but is unproven against well-defended targets.

**Companies:** JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest
**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom

[Read the full story on The Sunday Times](https://www.thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/barclays-lloyds-natwest-talks-anthropic-mythos-ai-305fk8w7x)

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