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British Banks Get Super AI Tool, Raising Concerns

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British banks gear up for Anthropics AI tool, Mythos, starting next week. This advanced model, previously shared with US giants like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft, poses risks due to its ability to outsmart human coders in finding IT weaknesses. Top finance officials at IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington sound the alarm, emphasizing the need for safeguards and rules before its too late.

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British Banks Get Super AI Tool, Raising Concerns

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!British Banks Get Super AI Tool, Raising Concerns. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 17th, British banks are about to get their hands on a super-powerful AI tool for Manthropic called Mythos, starting next week. This model so advanced as spotting and cracking software flaws that the company says it's too risky for the general public. They've only shared it so far with a few big U.S. players like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft. Andthropic's limiting access because this thing outsmarts most human coders at finding IT weaknesses, which could shake up economies, safety, and security if missing. UK Finance bosses have been lining up for it, with Anthropic's regional head confirming rollout in days. At the IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington this week, top finance officials sounded the alarm. Canada's Finance Minister called it an unknown threat, needing safeguards for the financial system. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said, it's a huge challenge moving at warp speed. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde praised Anthropic for caution, but stressed the need for rules before it falls into wrong hands.

Regulators are debating when to step in too soon might stifle growth. Too late could spell chaos. As AI races ahead, finance leaders agree, we need smart frameworks now to harness the power without the peril. Stay tuned for how this unfolds.

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