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Researchers say AI just broke every benchmark for autonomous cyber capability

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Executive Summary

Two independent studies found that Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview and OpenAI's GPT-5.5 have outpaced every trend line researchers were tracking. No one is sure if this is a one-time leap or the new normal. The post Researchers say AI just broke every benchmark for autonomous cyber capability appeared first on CyberScoop .

Analysis

Two independent studies found that Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview and OpenAI's GPT-5.5 have outpaced every trend line researchers were tracking. No one is sure if this is a one-time leap or the new normal. The post Researchers say AI just broke every benchmark for autonomous cyber capability appeared first on CyberScoop .
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Originally published by CyberScoop on May 13, 2026.

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