India Pushes for Mythos AI Access to Secure Critical Infrastructure

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Joanna Larson
2 min read
29 April 2026

India has increased talks with the United States to secure fair access to Mythos AI. This powerful model created by Anthropic is considered an essential tool to protect the critical infrastructure of the country from emerging cyber risks.

Restricted Access and Project Glasswing

Mythos AI has sparked global concern due to its immense capabilities. The model can detect and exploit software vulnerabilities at unprecedented speeds. Because of the risks to public safety and national security, Anthropic restricted public access through a closed program called Project Glasswing.

Nearly 40 global tech and finance firms received early access to the system. However, no Indian company was included in this initial group, raising serious concerns among government officials regarding defensive capabilities.

Government Action and Cyber Preparedness

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that discussions are actively ongoing with the US government and Anthropic. She warned that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence brings a serious cyber challenge to the nation.

The government has held urgent meetings with banks and cyber agencies to address risks to financial systems, telecom networks, and power grids. Officials are asking these vital sectors to upgrade their security protocols and remain highly alert.

A Push for Fair Opportunity

National cyber agencies like CERT In and NCIIPC are working around the clock to shield sensitive systems. The government aims to establish equal opportunities for Indian enterprises to defend themselves rather than supporting only a select few global companies.

As more organizations prepare to launch similar advanced models, early preparation is vital. The push for Mythos AI highlights a fundamental shift in global security. Advanced intelligence is now both the greatest threat and the primary shield protecting the modern world.

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#Artificial Intelligence
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#Critical Infrastructure
#Cybersecurity
#India
#Machine Learning
#Mythos
#Supply Chain
#United States
Joanna Larson
Joanna Larson

Cyber Analyst

Threat intelligence specialist with frontline experience in incident response and nation-state actor tracking.