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Fed Eyes AI Risks: Mythos Model Sparks Cyber Fears
2 May
Summary
- Regulators must supervise new AI technology like Anthropic's Mythos.
- AI models present risks if used maliciously for cyber attacks.
- Fed and Treasury met with banks regarding potential AI risks.

Federal Reserve officials are intensifying their focus on the supervision of advanced artificial intelligence technologies, prompted by concerns over potential vulnerabilities. Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman stated on Friday that regulators must carefully consider how to oversee new AI tools. She acknowledged that while these capabilities can bolster cybersecurity by identifying weaknesses, they also carry the risk of malicious exploitation.
Anthropic's decision to limit the release of its powerful Mythos AI model underscores the rapid evolution of this technology. This development has spurred discussions among top U.S. financial officials regarding the potential for novel cyber threats that could impact financial stability. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently convened with major banks to address these emerging risks and confirm that lenders are implementing robust defenses for their systems.
Bowman emphasized the critical need for intergovernmental coordination and dialogue with financial institutions regarding emerging technologies. The Fed is actively working on a report detailing best practices for the adoption and utilization of AI, aiming to foster innovation while mitigating associated risks to the banking sector.