Anthropic's newest AI model could wreak havoc. Most in power aren't ready
Why it matters: Mythos could cripple a Fortune 100 company or penetrate national defense systems.
- Anthropic has begun a tightly controlled release of Mythos, its newest AI model.
- Officials believe Mythos is the first AI model capable of bringing down a Fortune 100 company, crippling parts of the internet, or penetrating vital national defense systems.
- The current phase of AI is described as 'scary' due to the potential destructive power of models like Mythos.
Anthropic has initiated a restricted rollout of Mythos, its latest AI model, which experts believe possesses the capability to severely disrupt a Fortune 100 company, cripple internet infrastructure, or breach national defense systems. This marks a critical and concerning juncture in AI development, as the model is considered potent enough to cause widespread havoc.
