According to a senior Japanese government official, the country is studying the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems in its proactive cyber defense policy amid growing threats from sophisticated AI models.
The official stressed that the emergence of advanced AI models, notably Claude Mythos by U.S.-based startup Anthropic, presents new challenges to national cybersecurity. In response, Tokyo is considering implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance defense capabilities, enabling faster detection and response to cyberattacks.
Japan's proactive cyber defense policy aims to neutralize threats before they cause significant damage, rather than reacting only after incidents occur. Integrating advanced AI is expected to improve processing speed, data analysis, and prediction of potential attacks.
This move reflects a global trend where many countries are seeking to apply AI to cybersecurity, and underscores Japan's efforts to keep pace with rapid AI developments in defense and security.
