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How fast is autonomous AI cyber capability advancing?

AISI estimates that the length of cyber tasks AI models can complete has doubled every 4.7 months since late 2024, accelerating from previous estimates. New models like Claude Mythos Preview and GPT-5.5 show even faster progress, though it's unclear if this is a new trend. The findings highlight growing AI cyber risks and the need for robust defenses.

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How fast is autonomous AI cyber capability advancing?
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  • Frontier AI cyber capability doubling time halved from 8 to 4.7 months between November 2025 and February 2026.
  • New models Claude Mythos Preview and GPT-5.5 significantly outperform previous trends, completing the longest tasks in AISI's narrow suite.
  • AISI's cyber ranges were completed by Mythos Preview for the first time, indicating increasing autonomy in complex attacks.
  • The rapid progress underscores the urgency for organizations to invest in cybersecurity resilience.

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