Trending Now - Urgent Meeting: Treasury and Fed Warn Bank Ceos on AI Risks
WHO:
The Guardian - Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, warned in an annual letter to shareholders that cybersecurity “remains one of our biggest risks” and that “AI will almost surely make this risk worse.”
The Guardian - Attendees included David Solomon (Goldman Sachs), Brian Moynihan (Bank of America), Jane Fraser (Citigroup), Ted Pick (Morgan Stanley), and Charlie Scharf (Wells Fargo). Jamie Dimon (JP Morgan) was invited but unable to attend.
Techmeme - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned bank CEOs.
Bloomberg - Wall Street leaders were summoned to the meeting.
WHAT:
Bloomberg Wealth - The urgent meeting was convened due to concerns that Anthropic's latest AI model could usher in an era of greater cyber risk.
CBS News - Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.
CBS News - Anthropic's latest AI model has identified weaknesses in every major computer operating system.
The Guardian - The oldest vulnerabilities uncovered by Anthropic's Mythos model are up to 27 years old, and none are believed to have been noticed by their creators or tech monitors before being identified by the AI model.
The Guardian - Anthropic's Mythos model has exposed thousands of vulnerabilities in software and popular applications, prompting the company to limit its release to a select group of businesses for the first time.
CBS News - Anthropic's latest AI model has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.
The Guardian - Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model has exposed thousands of vulnerabilities in software and popular applications, prompting the company to limit its release to a select group of businesses, including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Broadcom, and the Linux Foundation.
The Guardian - The oldest vulnerabilities uncovered by Mythos are up to 27 years old.
Bloomberg Wealth - The meeting was convened due to concerns that Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model could usher in an era of greater cyber risk.
Techmeme - Bessent and Powell expressed concerns about the risks associated with Anthropic's Mythos model.
Bloomberg - The meeting was described as urgent, focusing on the potential for greater cyber risk due to the AI model.
WHERE:
Bloomberg - The meeting took place in New York City, where Wall Street leaders were gathered.
WHEN:
Techmeme - The urgent meeting occurred on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026.
WHY:
CBS News - Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, expressed concern about Anthropic's cybersecurity risks, stating, "Time is not our friend."
The Guardian - Anthropic stated that the fallout from the vulnerabilities identified by its Mythos model could be severe for economies, public safety, and national security.
The Guardian - The meeting was called amid concerns that hackers could use AI tools to figure out passwords or crack encryption intended to keep data safe.
The Guardian - Anthropic stated that the fallout from the vulnerabilities identified by its Mythos model could be severe for economies, public safety, and national security.
The Guardian - A recent leak of Claude’s code led Anthropic to publish a blog post stating that AI models have surpassed “all but the most skilled humans at finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities,” warning of severe fallout for economies, public safety, and national security.
Bloomberg - The meeting was convened due to concerns that the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic PBC could lead to increased cyber risks.
HOW:
Techmeme - Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, are testing Anthropic's Mythos model internally, while JPMorgan Chase is the only bank named in Project Glasswing.
Techmeme - A week before the release of Mythos, Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent questioned leading tech CEOs about AI model security and responses to cyber attacks.
The Guardian - The US government designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, which the company is currently contesting in court.
The Guardian - Anthropic has restricted the release of its Mythos model for the first time, limiting access to a select group of businesses, including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Broadcom, and the Linux Foundation.
The Guardian - The meeting was reportedly called while bank bosses were already in Washington for a lobby group gathering focused on heads of systemically important banks.
Techmeme - The meeting involved direct warnings from Bessent and Powell to the bank CEOs regarding the implications of the AI model.
(UPDATED April 10, 2026 23:07 UTC)
An urgent meeting was held among financial industry leaders to address concerns that Anthropic's latest AI model could increase cyber risks, particularly as it has identified vulnerabilities in every major computer operating system. Kristalina Georgieva, head of the International Monetary Fund, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "Time is not our friend." Meanwhile, Wall Street banks like Goldman Sachs and Citigroup are conducting internal tests of Anthropic's Mythos model, with JPMorgan Chase being the only bank mentioned in Project Glasswing.
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(UPDATED April 10, 2026 21:09 UTC)
Anthropic's latest AI model, known as Mythos, has uncovered vulnerabilities in every major computer operating system, with some weaknesses dating back as far as 27 years and previously unnoticed by their creators. The company warns that the implications of these vulnerabilities could be serious, impacting economies, public safety, and national security. Just a week before Mythos was released, Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held discussions with leading tech CEOs regarding the security of AI models and their responses to cyber attacks.
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(UPDATED April 10, 2026 19:17 UTC)
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, has issued a warning in his annual letter to shareholders, stating that cybersecurity remains one of the biggest risks facing the industry and that the rise of AI is likely to exacerbate this threat. In related news, Anthropic's Mythos model has revealed thousands of vulnerabilities in software and popular applications, leading the company to restrict its release to a select group of businesses for the first time. This meeting was convened due to concerns that hackers could leverage AI tools to crack passwords or encryption designed to protect sensitive data, while the US government has classified Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a designation the company is currently challenging in court.
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(UPDATED April 10, 2026 17:15 UTC)
Anthropic's latest AI model, Mythos, has identified vulnerabilities in every major computer operating system, raising significant concerns about potential impacts on economies, public safety, and national security. In response to these findings, Anthropic has decided to restrict the release of Mythos, providing access only to a select group of businesses, which includes tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Broadcom, and the Linux Foundation. This marks the first time the company has limited access to its AI model in such a manner.
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(UPDATED April 10, 2026 15:23 UTC)
A meeting of top banking executives took place in Washington, where leaders from Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo gathered, although JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon was unable to attend. In a significant development, Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model has revealed thousands of software vulnerabilities, some dating back as far as 27 years, leading the company to restrict its release to major businesses like Amazon and Microsoft. This decision follows a recent leak of Claude’s code, prompting Anthropic to warn that AI models are now more adept than most humans at identifying and exploiting these vulnerabilities, raising concerns about potential impacts on economies and national security.
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(UPDATED April 10, 2026 13:26 UTC)
A significant meeting was convened by Bloomberg Wealth at 4:00 UTC to address concerns surrounding Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model. Experts fear that this new technology could lead to an era of increased cyber risk. The discussion highlights the growing apprehension about the implications of advanced AI on cybersecurity.
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(UPDATED April 10, 2026 04:00 UTC)
on Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held an urgent meeting in New York City with Wall Street leaders to address rising concerns about the potential cyber risks associated with Anthropic's Mythos AI model. During the meeting, Bessent and Powell delivered direct warnings to bank CEOs about the implications of this technology. The gathering highlighted the increasing urgency among financial leaders regarding the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.