UK authorities assess cybersecurity risks identified by Anthropic AI model
UK financial regulators held urgent talks with cybersecurity authorities to assess vulnerabilities identified by Anthropic's latest AI model. The model reportedly discovered thousands of security flaws in widely-used software, and major financial institutions were expected to be briefed on the findings.
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UK financial regulators including the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, and Treasury held urgent discussions with the National Cyber Security Centre to assess cybersecurity risks identified by Anthropic's latest AI model.
According to Financial Times reporting, Anthropic's model identified thousands of security vulnerabilities in operating systems, web browsers, and other widely-used software. Representatives of major UK banks, insurance companies, and stock exchanges were expected to be briefed on the identified cybersecurity risks within two weeks.
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