Anthropic to brief on Mythos AI after warning it could "crack the whole cyber-risk world open"
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is set to brief the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on cyber vulnerabilities in the global financial system identified by its latest AI model, Mythos, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the plan.
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Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is set to brief the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on cyber vulnerabilities in the global financial system identified by its latest AI model, Mythos, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the plan.
- Anthropic will brief Financial Stability Board on cyber vulnerabilities Mythos AI found in global financial systems after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey requested the meeting.
- Mythos designed to detect "decades-old vulnerabilities" in browsers, infrastructure, and software – experts warn it could supercharge sophisticated cyberattacks.
- Bailey warned Mythos "may have found a way to crack the whole cyber risk world open" – particular risk to banking industry running legacy technology systems.
- Mythos announced last month but not yet released – briefing will include leading finance ministries and central banks from G20 economies coordinated by FSB.
Key Takeaways by nexos.ai, reviewed by Cybernews staff.
The Claude chatbot-maker will discuss the capabilities of its new Mythos Preview AI model with leading finance ministries and central banks from the FSB, following a request by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, the FT said.
Bailey chairs the global risk watchdog, which is responsible for coordinating financial rules for G20 economies.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Anthropic and the FSB did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
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Mythos, announced last month but not yet released, is a cybersecurity model designed to detect decades-old vulnerabilities in web browsers, infrastructure and software, according to Anthropic.
Cybersecurity experts have warned the system could supercharge more sophisticated cyberattacks, posing a risk to the banking industry reliant on legacy technology systems.
In April, BoE Governor Bailey warned that Mythos could pose major security risks to the cyber world.
"It would be reasonable to think that the events in the Gulf are the most recent challenge to us in this world, until, I think it was last Friday, you wake up to find that Anthropic may have found a way to crack the whole cyber risk world open," Bailey said at an event at Columbia University in New York last month.
"The issue is: to what extent is this new version of the product going to be able to, in a sense, identify vulnerabilities in other systems which can be exploited for cyber attack purposes," Bailey said.
FAQ
Is Anthropic profitable?
Anthropic is not yet profitable but is approaching profitability. According to recent reports, the company expects to achieve its first operating profit in the June 2026 quarter, with revenue projected to surge 130% to $10.9 billion. The company has experienced explosive growth, reaching a $30 billion annualized revenue run rate as of April 2026, up from just $1 billion in early 2025.
Is Anthropic a public company?
No, Anthropic is not a public company. It remains privately held, though multiple reports from 2026 suggest the company is preparing for what could become one of the largest IPOs in history, with valuations discussed around $380-630 billion.The company closed a $30 billion funding round in February 2026 at a $380 billion valuation while still private.
Is Anthropic stock available?
No, Anthropic does not have publicly traded stock since it's a private company. However, the company does have private shares held by investors and employees. These private shares are not available on public stock exchanges and can only be traded through private markets or secondary sales, typically with restrictions. Once Anthropic goes public through an IPO (which appears to be under consideration for 2026), it would then have publicly tradable stock.
FAQ by nexos.ai, reviewed by Cybernews staff.
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