White House presses tech companies for support on AI-driven cyberattacks

The White House Office of the National Cyber Director has sent questions to technology companies regarding how to defend against cyberattacks enabled by frontier AI tools, specifically mentioning Anthropic's Mythos. The queries were discussed during a Tuesday meeting between White House cyber officials and approximately 30 industry representatives.

The questions seek input on strategies to mitigate risks from advanced AI models that can be used to automate and enhance cyberattacks. The meeting included discussions on the capabilities of tools like Mythos and potential collaborative measures. The White House is asking for voluntary support rather than proposing new regulations at this stage.

The effort comes amid a broader push by the administration to address AI safety and security. Previous actions include executive orders and voluntary commitments from major AI labs. The outcome of these consultations may inform future policy or guidance from the National Cyber Director.