Scoop: Lawmakers press White House to act on AI cyber threats - Axios

A bipartisan group of 32 House lawmakers has sent a letter to National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross, urging the White House to take immediate action on AI cyber threats. The letter specifically cites advanced AI models like Anthropic's Mythos as a source of concern, warning that such systems could enable more sophisticated and autonomous cyberattacks. The Axios scoop notes that the lawmakers are pressing for a coordinated government-wide strategy to address these risks.

This move comes as AI capabilities in cybersecurity continue to advance rapidly. Prior reports have shown that models like Mythos have broken benchmarks for autonomous cyber operations, demonstrating the ability to perform complex tasks with minimal human oversight [link to prior article].

It asks the White House to consider new policies, increased funding for defensive measures, and clearer guidelines for AI developers. The National Cyber Director's office has not yet issued a response. The bipartisan nature of the letter suggests that concern over AI cyber threats crosses party lines, though the impact of such appeals remains to be seen.