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Security · Updated 7 Oct, 09:39 am IST

Anthropic expands program letting security teams test powerful AI models

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Why it matters for readers: It explains why some AI models are tested with fewer safeguards and how that can help secure important software.

  • Anthropic merged two initiatives into a revamped Cyber Verification Program (CVP) with three tiers and varying verification and security controls.12
  • Project Glasswing partners verified at least 129,000 vulnerabilities between April and July, while Anthropic's open-source scanning found about 5,500 more between April and October.12
  • More than 33,000 of the reported vulnerabilities were rated critical or high severity.12
  • The program gives vetted security teams reduced safeguards on Anthropic models including Claude Mythos, Claude Opus and Sonnet to help find vulnerabilities.12
  • Anthropic said the reported figures are likely an undercount and expects the true impact to be at least five times higher.12

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How this story developed

  1. 7 Oct, 12:34 am · ET Tech

    Anthropic opens its most powerful AI models to more security teams

  2. 7 Oct, 09:39 am · The Hindu Technology

    Anthropic opens its most powerful AI models to more security teams