AI Cyber Offense Capabilities Accelerating Beyond Historical Defense Timelines
AISI reports that frontier AI cyber-attack capabilities are now doubling every four months, accelerated from seven months in late 2025. Models like GPT-5.5 can execute complex cyberattacks autonomously, while Anthropic's latest Mythos shows significantly enhanced hacking abilities compared to predecessors.
The acceleration suggests AI-powered cyber threats are outpacing traditional defense mechanisms and regulatory frameworks, creating asymmetric risks for critical infrastructure.
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