Anthropic's Mythos triggers security alarms

The release of Mythos represents a pivotal moment in the AI arms race, as the model demonstrates an unprecedented ability to autonomously identify and exploit software vulnerabilities.

Major banks and cryptocurrency exchanges are currently shoring up their defenses against potential 'AI-powered' cyberattacks that could bypass traditional security protocols.

Anthropic has defended its decision to withhold the model from the public, describing the move as a responsible approach to managing existential risks.

However, some cybersecurity experts argue that the threat may be overstated, noting that open-source models can already detect similar bugs.