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  1. SIGNIFICANT · The Register — AI English(EN) ·

    Under-trained techie didn't claim overtime for mistakenly failing to phone it in

    Anthropic is preparing to release its Mythos-class models to the public, though the AI flaw-finder remains under development. The company is currently extending access to a select group of users, including government entities, while it works on implementing necessary guardrails. This move indicates Anthropic's ongoing efforts to broaden the availability of its advanced AI capabilities. AI

    Under-trained techie didn't claim overtime for mistakenly failing to phone it in

    IMPACT Expands access to advanced AI models, potentially driving new applications and research.

  2. SIGNIFICANT · dev.to — LLM tag English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Anthropic Claude Breach? Engineering Lessons from a Hypothetical 16M‑Conversation Leak

    Anthropic has confirmed a security incident involving its Mythos models, which were accessed via a third-party provider rather than its main infrastructure. This breach highlights the expanded attack surface of AI systems, including contractor environments and logging pipelines, which can contain sensitive training and evaluation data. The incident prompts a re-evaluation of AI security architectures to prevent similar large-scale data exfiltration events. AI

    IMPACT Highlights the expanded attack surface of AI systems and prompts re-evaluation of security architectures for LLM deployments.

  3. SIGNIFICANT · The Decoder English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Anthropic may keep supplying Claude to the NSA despite being flagged as a supply chain risk by the Pentagon

    Anthropic's AI model, "Mythos," is reportedly being supplied to the NSA, bypassing Pentagon concerns about it being a supply chain risk. This move comes as intelligence agencies face a shortage of advanced Nvidia chips, forcing them to rely on Anthropic's offerings. The deal reportedly excludes a controversial "any lawful use" clause that previously stalled negotiations. AI

    Anthropic may keep supplying Claude to the NSA despite being flagged as a supply chain risk by the Pentagon

    IMPACT US intelligence agencies are prioritizing AI capabilities over supply chain security concerns, potentially setting a precedent for future procurement.

  4. SIGNIFICANT · The Register — AI English(EN) · · [3 sources]

    Anthropic to release Mythos-class models to the public

    Anthropic has announced that its "Mythos-class" model will be released only after robust safety measures are implemented. The company emphasized that these safety protocols are a prerequisite for the model's public debut. This approach highlights Anthropic's commitment to responsible AI development before deploying advanced capabilities. AI

    Anthropic to release Mythos-class models to the public

    IMPACT Signals Anthropic's cautious approach to deploying advanced AI, prioritizing safety before public release.

  5. TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org Polski(PL) ·

    Anthropic's Model Mythos proved it can write and execute exploits independently, rather than just theorizing about vulnerabilities. Cloudflare tested it on 50

    Anthropic's Mythos model has demonstrated the ability to autonomously write and execute exploits, moving beyond theoretical vulnerability analysis. Cloudflare validated this capability by testing Mythos across 50 repositories. This development signals a significant advancement in the automation of cybersecurity practices. AI

    Anthropic's Model Mythos proved it can write and execute exploits independently, rather than just theorizing about vulnerabilities. Cloudflare tested it on 50

    IMPACT Autonomous exploit generation by AI models could revolutionize cybersecurity defense and offense, necessitating new security paradigms.

  6. TOOL · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) ·

    More on mythos. # swsec # appsec # MLsec # ML # AI "What changed with Mythos Preview is that a model can now take those low-severity bugs (which would tradition

    Cloudflare has released Mythos, a new AI model designed to identify and chain together low-severity security vulnerabilities into more critical exploits. This model aims to proactively uncover complex attack paths that might otherwise go unnoticed. The preview release signifies a step forward in AI-driven cybersecurity, enabling a more sophisticated approach to threat detection. AI

    More on mythos. # swsec # appsec # MLsec # ML # AI "What changed with Mythos Preview is that a model can now take those low-severity bugs (which would tradition

    IMPACT Enhances AI's role in cybersecurity by automating the discovery of complex exploit chains.

  7. RESEARCH · Mastodon — mastodon.social English(EN) ·

    The ECB is scrambling to convene banks to fix thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered by AI models like Mythos, which can exploit flaws in mere minutes

    The European Central Bank (ECB) is urgently organizing a meeting with major banks to address a significant cybersecurity threat. AI models, specifically mentioning Mythos, have identified thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities that can be exploited rapidly. This discovery has prompted immediate action from the ECB to ensure banks can patch these critical security flaws. AI

    The ECB is scrambling to convene banks to fix thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered by AI models like Mythos, which can exploit flaws in mere minutes

    IMPACT AI-driven vulnerability discovery necessitates rapid patching by financial institutions, highlighting new security risks and response needs.

  8. RESEARCH · Mastodon — mastodon.social 日本語(JA) ·

    Trends in AI and Cybersecurity Surrounding Financial Institutions - Financial Services Agency Holds First Public-Private Working Group with 36 Organizations, 3 Mega Banks to Acquire Mythos Access Rights

    Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has initiated a public-private working group focused on AI and cybersecurity trends impacting financial institutions. This initiative includes three major banks acquiring access to Mythos, a platform likely related to cybersecurity defense. The collaboration aims to address the evolving landscape of AI and cyber threats within the financial sector. AI

    Trends in AI and Cybersecurity Surrounding Financial Institutions - Financial Services Agency Holds First Public-Private Working Group with 36 Organizations, 3 Mega Banks to Acquire Mythos Access Rights

    IMPACT This initiative signals a coordinated effort by financial regulators and major institutions to address AI's role in cybersecurity, potentially shaping future industry standards and practices.

  9. COMMENTARY · dev.to — LLM tag English(EN) ·

    ChatGPT Revives Bikes, New AI Security Battles, and Transformer Compression Research

    This week in AI, a developer creatively used ChatGPT to aid in restoring a motorcycle, highlighting practical applications beyond coding. In the security realm, startups like Daybreak and Mythos are emerging to tackle LLM vulnerabilities, indicating a growing focus on AI security. Meanwhile, research continues on optimizing transformer models, with a new paper proposing a method for compressing these large architectures, potentially enabling their use on less powerful hardware. AI

    ChatGPT Revives Bikes, New AI Security Battles, and Transformer Compression Research

    IMPACT Highlights practical applications of LLMs, growing security concerns, and research into model efficiency, informing AI operators about diverse industry trends.

  10. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) ·

    Anthropic Says Mythos Isn’t Public Yet. ‘Mythos 1’ Keeps Appearing Anyway. https:// firethering.com/claude-mythos- anthropic-claude-code-public-release/ # artif

    Anthropic has stated that its Mythos model is not publicly available, despite 'Mythos 1' appearing in various contexts. The company has not released any official information or code related to this model. This situation has led to confusion and speculation about the model's origin and accessibility. AI

    IMPACT Clarifies the status of Anthropic's Mythos model, addressing potential confusion about its public availability.

  11. COMMENTARY · dev.to — LLM tag English(EN) ·

    Moving Beyond My Go-To LLM: Is Anyone Using Anthropic's Mythos? 🤖

    A developer is exploring whether Anthropic's Mythos LLM is a viable alternative to their current go-to model for coding tasks. They are seeking community feedback on Mythos's performance in areas like complex logic, context retention, and developer-friendly output. The developer hopes to gather real-world experiences before committing to integrating Mythos into their workflow. AI

    Moving Beyond My Go-To LLM: Is Anyone Using Anthropic's Mythos? 🤖

    IMPACT A developer is seeking community feedback on Anthropic's Mythos LLM for coding tasks, indicating potential shifts in developer tool preferences.

  12. COMMENTARY · LessWrong (AI tag) English(EN) ·

    Which technical AI safety fields are going to be automated first?

    A LessWrong post speculates on which technical AI safety fields are most likely to be automated by advanced AI systems. The author considers factors like feedback quality and economic incentives for frontier labs to automate research. Fields like scalable oversight and mechanistic interpretability are identified as prime candidates for automation due to their potential to accelerate both safety and capability research. AI

    IMPACT Speculation on automation of AI safety research may inform future research directions and resource allocation.

  13. SIGNIFICANT · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Anthropic shuts the  # EU  out of its most advanced cyber  # AI  model Without preview access to Anthropic’s Mythos,  # Europe  could be left exposed to a

    Anthropic has excluded the European Union from accessing its most advanced AI model, Mythos. This decision raises concerns that the EU may be left vulnerable to cyber threats without access to this cutting-edge technology. The move could potentially impact the EU's cybersecurity capabilities and its ability to defend against sophisticated digital attacks. AI

    Anthropic shuts the  # EU  out of its most advanced cyber  # AI  model Without preview access to Anthropic’s Mythos,  # Europe  could be left exposed to a

    IMPACT Restricts EU's access to advanced AI, potentially hindering its cybersecurity defenses against sophisticated threats.

  14. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) · · [3 sources]

    "As AI upends jobs – particularly in Silicon Valley – the risks and pitfalls associated with the technology have helped fuel a new wave of hiring for cybersecur

    The rapid advancement and adoption of AI technologies are creating a surge in demand for cybersecurity professionals. As AI tools generate code, they also introduce new vulnerabilities, increasing the need for experts to secure systems. Leading AI labs themselves have highlighted that their advanced models could be exploited to find and exploit software flaws, further intensifying the need for cybersecurity talent. AI

    IMPACT AI's increasing complexity and code generation capabilities are creating new security risks, driving demand for specialized cybersecurity talent.

  15. RESEARCH · Mastodon — fosstodon.org Polski(PL) · · [2 sources]

    End of the dangerous AI myth? Mythos model failed on Curl code The aura of mystery and dread is often built around the latest artificial intelligence models

    Anthropic's Mythos AI model, marketed as too dangerous for public release, was tested by Daniel Stenberg, the creator of curl, on his project's codebase. The AI identified five potential vulnerabilities, but upon review, three were false positives, one was a minor bug, and only one was a low-risk security flaw. This experiment highlights that while AI can assist in cybersecurity, it currently cannot replace human expertise in identifying critical threats. AI

    End of the dangerous AI myth? Mythos model failed on Curl code The aura of mystery and dread is often built around the latest artificial intelligence models

    IMPACT Demonstrates AI's current limitations in cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for human oversight rather than full automation.

  16. RESEARCH · HN — anthropic stories English(EN) · · [5 sources]

    We reproduced Anthropic's Mythos findings with public models

    Researchers have successfully replicated Anthropic's Mythos findings using publicly available AI models like GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus 4.6. This suggests that advanced AI capabilities for discovering software vulnerabilities are no longer exclusive to frontier labs and are becoming accessible through public models. The focus for defenders should now shift from the exclusivity of these tools to validating and operationalizing AI-generated security insights. AI

    We reproduced Anthropic's Mythos findings with public models

    IMPACT Confirms that advanced AI vulnerability discovery capabilities are becoming accessible via public models, shifting the focus to defense and operationalization.

  17. TOOL · Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk English(EN) ·

    The UK’s state AI Security iIstitute findings on latest AI models:

    The UK's AI Security Institute has released findings on recent AI models, noting significant advancements in cyber capabilities for both Mythos and GPT-5.5. Researchers found it difficult to determine the upper limits of these models, suggesting their performance is constrained by token usage rather than inherent ability. The report also indicates a rapid capability doubling time of approximately 4.5 months for these AI systems. AI

    IMPACT New research indicates rapid AI capability growth, potentially accelerating the pace of AI development and its implications for cybersecurity.

  18. RESEARCH · Future of Life Institute English(EN) ·

    White House working group on AI – Statement from FLI’s Anthony Aguirre

    The White House is reportedly considering a new executive order to establish an AI working group focused on pre-deployment testing of advanced AI systems. This move is seen as a significant step towards regulating powerful AI, prompted by recent concerns over the potential risks posed by models like Anthropic's Mythos. The Future of Life Institute expressed encouragement, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, government-led approach to safety and oversight, akin to regulations in other high-risk industries. AI

    IMPACT Potential government oversight of advanced AI could shape future development and deployment, prioritizing safety and national security.

  19. SIGNIFICANT · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [14 sources]

    DATE: May 18, 2026 at 11:00AM SOURCE: HEALTHCARE INFO SECURITY Direct article link at end of text block below. # AI Doctors? Lawsuits Say No, Some Doctors Say Y

    The Trump administration is considering an executive order to enhance cybersecurity and gain early government access to advanced AI models, particularly those with potential national security risks like Anthropic's Mythos. This marks a shift from their previous anti-regulation stance, influenced by concerns over AI's ability to exploit cyber vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, international bodies like the IMF and regulators in India are also issuing warnings and advisories about the escalating financial stability risks posed by AI-fueled cyber-attacks, urging greater resilience and coordination. AI

    DATE: May 18, 2026 at 11:00AM SOURCE: HEALTHCARE INFO SECURITY Direct article link at end of text block below. # AI Doctors? Lawsuits Say No, Some Doctors Say Y

    IMPACT Governments and financial institutions are increasing scrutiny and regulation of advanced AI models due to cybersecurity and financial stability risks.

  20. RESEARCH · Axios Technology English(EN) · · [5 sources]

    Most Fed officials see rate hikes if inflation stays high, minutes show

    A majority of Federal Reserve officials indicated a willingness to raise interest rates if inflation persists above the 2% target, according to minutes from the April policy meeting. This sentiment suggests a potential shift towards tighter monetary policy, influenced by factors like the Iran war and rising energy prices. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain a governor for an undetermined period, citing concerns about political interference and the Fed's independence, a move that deviates from modern tradition and denies President Trump an immediate board vacancy. AI

    Most Fed officials see rate hikes if inflation stays high, minutes show

    IMPACT Potential for tighter monetary policy could impact tech sector investment and AI development funding.