Chinese Lab to Release Powerful Hacking Model, Raising Security Concerns
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-08-25
The New York Times reports that a Chinese lab called MithrilSecurity plans to release a powerful system this week similar to an unreleased OpenAI model that demonstrated remarkable hacking abilities in July. The article discusses the potential test and risks this poses to global cybersecurity.
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