UK banks still lack access to Mythos AI model - iTnews

UK banks have been unable to access Anthropic's Mythos AI model for six weeks since the model first raised concern, according to Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey. The model was intended to help banks check their systems against cyber threats.

Bailey's statement confirms that British financial institutions still lack access to the model, despite the passage of six weeks since concerns were initially flagged. The specific reasons for the lack of access have not been disclosed.

The comment from the Bank of England governor highlights ongoing friction between AI developers and regulated industries seeking to deploy advanced models for security purposes. The situation underscores challenges in ensuring timely access to AI tools in critical sectors.