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Chinese cybersecurity firm builds AI tools to rival Mythos and frames the race as cyber-nuclear deterrence

Chinese cybersecurity firm 360 launches AI security tools aiming to rival Anthropic's Mythos. One tool has identified 3,432 vulnerabilities, highlighting the nascent but rapidly developing AI security landscape in China. Founder Zhou Hongyi acknowledges a performance gap with Western models but emphasizes the strategic importance of developing domestic AI capabilities as a "cyber nuclear deterrent."

The Decoder·Jun 28, 2026

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