Why Indian govt is warning banks against Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI
The Indian government has warned banks to strengthen their cybersecurity amid concerns over Anthropic's unreleased AI model, Claude Mythos, which could accelerate cyber threats. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a meeting where lenders were advised to secure IT systems and protect customer data against emerging AI-linked threats.
The Indian government has asked banks to enhance their cybersecurity preparedness due to concerns over Anthropic's advanced AI model, Claude Mythos. This model, currently being tested under 'Project Glasswing', can identify and exploit software vulnerabilities, potentially accelerating cyber threats. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a meeting where banks were advised to secure their IT systems and report suspicious activity. Experts warn that such AI systems could be misused to 'weaponise' software vulnerabilities, posing risks to financial systems. Anthropic has decided against a public release of Claude Mythos, citing serious cybersecurity and national security risks. The company believes that in the wrong hands, the model could enable sophisticated cyberattacks.
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