Japan's transport ministry urges infrastructure operators to guard against misuse of advanced AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos

The transport ministry called on railway firms, ports, airports, logistics operators, and water supply companies Thursday to take measures against misuse of high-performance AI models, including Anthropic's Claude Mythos. The ministry will set up support desks for these operators regarding cybersecurity.

Claude Mythos has advanced capabilities in detecting system vulnerabilities. Transport minister Yasushi Kaneko stated that 'with AI rapidly becoming sophisticated and posing serious threats, enhancing countermeasures through public-private cooperation is increasingly important.'

The ministry urged infrastructure executives to take active roles in countering cyberattacks and to secure sufficient funding and personnel. The Japanese government has already made similar requests to telecommunications operators, broadcasters, financial institutions, and local governments.