What happened: Nine UK banks, denied previews of Anthropic's Mythos AI tool, have been offered access to OpenAI's GPT 5.5 Cyber. Anthropic, a competitor, has restricted its AI tool previews to these banks.
Why it matters:
- Banks gain access to advanced AI for cybersecurity and operations.
- Competition between AI firms affects which technologies financial institutions can use.
MNN Take: Access to AI tools like GPT 5.5 Cyber can enhance banks' cyber defences and services, while rival firms' decisions influence market availability.
Sources: BBC Business