# Japan negotiating with U.S. company Anthropic to obtain access to its latest AI model.

*genai · news · 2026-05-12 · Japan Today*

## Key points

- Japan is negotiating with Anthropic for access to its advanced Claude Mythos AI model.
- Claude Mythos is reportedly highly capable at identifying software vulnerabilities, raising cybersecurity concerns.
- Currently, access to Mythos is restricted mostly to IT firms and some financial institutions, not governments.
- Japan intends to use Mythos to counter cyberattacks, especially from China and Russia, and learn AI development.
- G7 finance leaders will specifically discuss AI-enabled cyberattack threats, including those involving Mythos, next week.

**Companies:** Google LLC, Anthropic
**Countries:** Japan, United States, China, Russia

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