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METI Discusses Cybersecurity Risks from Advanced AI

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) met with critical-infrastructure operators to discuss cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI, focusing on Claude Mythos, developed by U.S. company Anthropic.

Claude Mythos’s ability to identify software vulnerabilities could pose serious risks to essential services, including electricity and gas, if misused. Executives from industry associations representing sectors such as power, gas, and chemicals discussed the threat and possible countermeasures.

METI asked electric-power companies to urgently assess their cyber risks and report back within about a month. Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Akazawa urged company leaders to make cybersecurity a top management priority and take personal responsibility for any problems.

Presenter or contributor: Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Akazawa. Industry association executives also participated in the meeting.