Bank of America Secures Systems After AI Warning

Bank of America took a big step to keep its computer systems safe. The bank hired 1,000 contractors. These new workers helped fix software problems.

Anthropic, a company that makes AI, created a tool called Mythos. This tool found weaknesses in Bank of America's computer programs. Mythos acted like a hacker, but for good. It showed where the bank needed to make its systems stronger.

Finding and fixing these issues costs a lot of money. Bank of America spent a large amount to protect its information. This move shows how important it is for big companies to guard against new kinds of threats.

This event gives us a rare look at the real costs. Companies must spend to defend against smart AI tools. Keeping your money and data safe online is a growing challenge for everyone.

Source: CNBC