Is “Satoshi Nakamoto” Really Adam Back?

2026-04-20T19:23:43Z6f03bba8be2c6d33835cf7162c50ed06523495fb18773a8b7782301172958d4d
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What happened

Bruce Schneier highlights concerns around Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview—an AI model reportedly capable of finding and exploiting thousands of software vulnerabilities—and Anthropic’s decision not to release it publicly. Access is limited to roughly 50 organizations under Project Glasswing, which is being used to scan and patch public and proprietary software before wider exposure. Schneier notes the broader industry implications: accelerated vulnerability discovery, risk of weaponization by criminals, and debates over responsible disclosure and access controls. Related posts discuss how AI

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