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Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says

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Posted on April 17, 2026

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BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is currently in discussion with the European Commission on its different models, including its cyber security ones,

Anthropic Engages with EU on Cyber Security Artificial Intelligence Models

Anthropic's Discussions and Commitments with the European Commission

Ongoing Dialogue on AI Models

BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is currently in discussion with the European Commission on its different models, including its cyber security ones, which are not yet available in the EU, the Commission said on Friday.

Commitment to EU AI Code of Practice

Anthropic has already committed to respect the European Union's general purpose artificial intelligence code of practice, spokesman Thomas Regnier told reporters in Brussels.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation Obligations

"In this framework, there is an obligation to assess and mitigate risks that could come from a service that may or may not be offered in Europe," he said.

(Reporting by Inti Landauro, editing by Bart Meijer)

Key Takeaways

  • Anthropic is in talks with the EU to potentially introduce its cyber‑security‑oriented models, such as Mythos, under enhanced regulatory scrutiny.
  • The company has signed the EU’s voluntary General‑Purpose AI Code of Practice aimed at ensuring safety, transparency and cybersecurity compliance.
  • Recently, Anthropic has restricted public release of its Mythos model due to concerns over its ability to detect and exploit vulnerabilities, favouring a staged rollout with cybersecurity partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anthropic discussing with the European Commission?
Anthropic is in talks with the European Commission regarding its different AI models, including cyber security models.
Are Anthropic's cyber security models available in the EU?
No, Anthropic's cyber security models are not yet available in the EU.
What commitment has Anthropic made to the European Union?
Anthropic has committed to respect the EU's general purpose artificial intelligence code of practice.
What obligations are part of the EU's code of practice for AI?
There is an obligation to assess and mitigate risks from AI services that may be offered in Europe.

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