Sam Altman criticizes Anthropic for using "fear-based marketing" to promote Claude Mythos, sparking controversy over AI safety

Odaily Planet Daily News OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that competitor Anthropic adopted a "fear-based marketing strategy" in promoting its new model Claude Mythos, suggesting that related security risk warnings may have been exaggerated.

Sam Altman pointed out that emphasizing the potential danger of AI helps provide a rationale for "allowing a few institutions to control AI." Although some security concerns are indeed real, overstating the risks is also an effective marketing tactic.

Previously, Claude Mythos attracted widespread attention for its ability to autonomously discover software vulnerabilities and execute complex cyber attack simulations. Anthropic currently offers test access through a restricted program to a small number of institutions, including Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft.

Overall, this incident highlights the growing divergence within the AI industry between the paths of "safety first" and "open development." (Decrypt)