Mistral's CEO, Arthur Mensch, has issued a cautionary statement regarding the potential scanning of France's military code bases by Anthropic's AI model, Mythos. He emphasizes the increasing cybersecurity risks associated with reliance on foreign AI technologies, particularly those from the United States. Mensch argues that modern AI capabilities could facilitate cyberattacks and exploit vulnerabilities, including those inherent in Mistral's own models. He firmly rejects the notion of selling the company, indicating that Mistral is instead focused on pursuing an initial public offering (IPO). This development highlights the broader implications of AI in national security and the need for careful consideration of the risks involved in integrating foreign technologies into critical infrastructure.