Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a special meeting with major U.S. bank CEOs this week to address potential cyber risks associated with Anthropic's Mythos AI model, CNBC confirmed on Friday [1]. The meeting was convened in Washington, D.C., alongside the Financial Services Forum board meeting, specifically to discuss concerns about the Mythos model, according to sources familiar with the matter [1].
Earlier in the week, Anthropic launched the Claude Mythos Preview AI model in a limited capacity, citing worries that hackers could exploit its advanced capabilities [1]. JPMorgan Chase was named as an initial launch partner for the related cybersecurity initiative, Project Glasswing, which also includes Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia as partners [1].
Anthropic has been in 'ongoing discussions' with U.S. government agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, regarding the cyber capabilities and risks of Claude Mythos Preview [1]. Anthropic did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment, and the story is still developing [1].
No specific market reactions, analyst opinions, or forward-looking statements were provided in the article. The focus remains on the high-level government and industry response to potential cyber threats posed by the new AI model [1].
CONCLUSION
The urgent meeting between top U.S. financial officials and bank CEOs underscores the significant concern surrounding Anthropic's Mythos AI cyber threat. With major technology and banking partners involved, the event signals heightened vigilance and potential market sensitivity to AI-driven cybersecurity risks. Further developments are expected as discussions continue.