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Concerns over AI model 'Mythos' and Government's engagement with Anthropic
Why in news?
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is engaging with the AI company Anthropic regarding concerns over its AI model named 'Mythos', which a senior official described as a 'real threat'.
Key points
- MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan expressed concerns over the AI model 'Mythos'.
- The government is in communication with Anthropic, the developer of Mythos.
- The issue was highlighted at a conference on 'AI Governance: Ethics, Data Protection and Legal Framework'.
- The conference was supported by MeitY and organized by various academic and research institutions.
Background & context
Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance is becoming a critical area of focus globally, with governments exploring ethical considerations, data protection, and legal frameworks to manage the development and deployment of AI technologies. Companies like Anthropic are at the forefront of AI development, making their models a subject of regulatory interest.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The conference on AI Governance was supported by MeitY.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper III: Science and Technology, Governance