Amodei says Anthropic’s safety delay may have cost it an AI lead
Anthropic first released Mythos-class models in February 2026, but CEO Dario Amodei said it delayed broader access until June to The post Amodei says Anthropic’s safety delay may have cost it an AI lead appeared first on The New Stack .
In February 2026, Anthropic released Mythos-class models but delayed broader access until June to strengthen cybersecurity safeguards, CEO Dario Amodei explained in a post on X. Amodei conceded the decision may have cost Anthropic a competitive edge by sacrificing a "significant chunk of a several-month model lead." The delay aligns with Anthropic's Responsible Scaling Policy, which requires a strong argument that catastrophic risk is contained and delays development and deployment as needed.
Nathan Calvin criticized Anthropic's approach, arguing the company resembles a race to build superintelligence while weakening commitments to prevent dangerous AI outcomes. Calvin pointed to Anthropic's large computing deals, increased use of AI, and changes to its Responsible Scaling Policy as evidence of this alleged strategy.
Amodei responded to Calvin's criticism, defending Anthropic's actions and emphasizing its commitment to safety over short-term profits.
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