‘It’s a hurricane warning’: Guardrails around powerful AI models may be too late

The U.S. is racing to regulate rapidly advancing AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos and OpenAI's GPT 5.5-Cyber before China can develop comparable models, as these systems pose significant cybersecurity risks by identifying vulnerabilities and launching cyberattacks. Experts warn the U.S. has 6-12 months to prepare before China potentially gains access to similar AI technology, which could be weaponized.