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UK government concerned about AI-driven cyber threats in wake of Mythos arrival

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Cyber capabilities and threats are advancing at a faster pace than expected. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Warning to business leaders comes after the arrival of Mythos, a new AI model developed by Anthropic, which has stirred cybersecurity concerns globally.

A new generation of AI models that enable cybercriminals, who do not necessarily have advanced expertise, to attack and exploit weaknesses in the UK’s cyber defenses has prompted the UK government to write an open letter warning business leaders to take steps to protect their businesses and infrastructures.

The move