AI and the Future of Cybersecurity: Why Openness Matters

The announcement of Mythos and Project Glasswing signals a new era in cybersecurity, driven by AI systems that can autonomously find and patch software vulnerabilities. Mythos demonstrates that powerful systems, not just large models, are key. Openness in code and tooling offers a structural advantage, leveling the playing field against attackers by distributing security efforts across communities. This approach helps narrow the capability gap between attackers and defenders, especially when utilizing semi-autonomous AI agents with human oversight for defensive purposes.