# Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the banks that allowing the new AI software to run on their internal computer systems could pose a serious risk to sensitive customer data.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-11 · Bangkok Post*

## Key points

- Treasury Secretary warned major US banks about cyber risks from Anthropic's new AI model.
- Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview can identify software vulnerabilities undetectable by human developers.
- The model's public release is delayed and restricted to a coalition of 40 companies called Project Glasswing.
- JPMorgan Chase is the only major bank confirmed to have access to the model for cybersecurity evaluation.
- The Department of Defense designated Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' after disputes over AI use in warfare.

**Companies:** Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Anthropic
**Countries:** United States

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