India is accelerating its efforts to gain access to advanced AI systems, including Anthropic’s new “Mythos” model. It is not only a question of access to technology, but also of national security, economic competitiveness and long-term digital sovereignty. The core of the problem is that India was cut out of the original model rollout. This has been limited to a handful of firms, mainly based in the US.
What’s Project Glasswing?
Project Glasswing is a limited project in which the Mythos model is currently used. Only around 40 organisations are in this early access programme, making it what Indian officials consider a closed ecosystem.
Modern India’s perspective
If such powerful AI tools are shaping global systems, why are key economies not in the loop? Cybersecurity front and centre, much of India’s push is driven by concern. Mythos and other high-level artificial intelligence models could be a factor in banking, telecommunications and power infrastructure. If these technologies are developed and deployed without broader international participation, countries risk exposing themselves to vulnerabilities they do not control or even fully understand.
Government Approach: Talks and Safety Nets
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has confirmed that the government is actively engaging in bilateral discussions with the US and Anthropic. There are two goals: to get the technology and to make sure there are safeguards to protect critical infrastructure. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is working on formal mechanisms to address this gap.
Beyond Access: The Fairness Factor
Apart from the immediate inclusion, Policymakers are stressing the importance of a more balanced global AI ecosystem, which should not be limited to a few private entities. The concern is that keeping such models restricted could lead to lasting inequities in technological power and economic opportunity.
