The European Union is looking to "intensify" discussions with the U.S. administration on the most advanced AI models, including those with "cyber capabilities," a Commission official told CNBC. Anthropic's powerful Mythos model, announced in April, sent governments and businesses into a frenzy, prompting a wave of concerns about AI-powered cyberattacks. That same month, the Wall Street Journal reported that the White House opposed Anthropic's plan to expand access to its powerful Mythos model. Anthropic on Thursday said it expects to bring "Mythos-class" models to customers in the coming weeks. The White House says it's working closely with AI labs to strike a balance between innovation and safety, as the U.S. seeks to preserve its lead over China in the global AI race. Anthropic initially rolled out the model to a select group of companies and organisations in preview as part of an initiative called Project Glasswing.…