Powell and Bessent Discuss Anthropic's Mythos AI Cyber Threat with US Banks

Discussions were held with major U.S. banks regarding Anthropic's new Mythos AI model, which was rolled out to a select group of companies due to concerns that hackers could exploit its capabilities.

10 Apr, 12:38 — 10 Apr, 15:45

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The introduction of advanced AI models like Mythos presents a dual challenge: offering significant technological advancements while simultaneously creating new avenues for cyber threats. Discussions between top financial regulators and major banks underscore the critical need for the financial sector to proactively address these evolving risks to maintain stability and security.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Bank of America Vice Chairman Cathy Bessent discussed Anthropic's Mythos AI with major U.S. banks
The discussions focused on potential cybersecurity threats posed by the AI model

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Anthropic's Mythos AI model poses security risks

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cnbcMostly Factual69d ago

Powell, Bessent discussed Anthropic's Mythos AI cyber threat with major U.S. banks

Anthropic rolled out the new Mythos AI model to a select group of companies over concerns that hackers could exploit its capabilities.

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YahooMostly Factual69d ago

Powell, Bessent Warn Banks About Security Risks From Anthropic's Mythos AI: Bloomberg

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First report: cnbc · 10 Apr, 12:38|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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Powell, Bessent discussed Anthropic's Mythos AI cyber threat with major U.S. banks

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Yahoo10 Apr, 15:45Latest update

Powell, Bessent Warn Banks About Security Risks From Anthropic's Mythos AI: Bloomberg

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Initial DiscussionsApril 10, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Bank of America Vice Chairman Cathy Bessent met with major U.S. banks to discuss the cybersecurity implications of Anthropic's Mythos AI.

Contextual Details EmergeApril 10, 2026

Details emerged that Anthropic had a limited rollout of Mythos AI due to concerns about potential exploitation by hackers.

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Powell and Bessent Discuss Anthropic's Mythos AI Cyber Threat with US Banks

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Powell, Bessent discussed Anthropic's Mythos AI cyber threat with major U.S. banks

Powell, Bessent Warn Banks About Security Risks From Anthropic's Mythos AI: Bloomberg

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Powell, Bessent discussed Anthropic's Mythos AI cyber threat with major U.S. banks

Powell, Bessent Warn Banks About Security Risks From Anthropic's Mythos AI: Bloomberg

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