Ep. 072 | Small Models Just Did What Mythos Did — For Pennies

Anthropic says their Mythos model is too dangerous to release — but researchers just proved small, cheap AI models find the exact same security flaws. What does that mean for your business?Michael and Frank break down the Hacker News-breaking research that punched a hole in the "too dangerous" narrative, and explain why the real story isn't about one company's model — it's about a capability that's already out there, running on laptops, for pennies.If you run a small business, this episode connects the dots between AI vulnerability discovery and your website, your booking software, and your payment processor. The security game just got faster and cheaper — for both the good guys and the bad guys. Here's what to do about it.Topics: AI security · Anthropic Mythos · small AI models · vulnerability discovery · small business cybersecurity · zero-day exploits---Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Anthropic's Mythos model?Mythos is an AI model built by Anthropic that can discover hidden software vulnerabilities. The company and the US government considered it too dangerous to release publicly due to its cybersecurity capabilities.Can small AI models really find the same security flaws as large models?Yes — recent research showed that smaller, cheaper AI models can discover the same zero-day vulnerabilities that models like Mythos find. The cost of vulnerability discovery has dropped dramatically, making the capability accessible far beyond big tech companies.What should small business owners do about AI-driven security threats?Three steps: ask your software vendors about their AI security testing, maintain basic cybersecurity hygiene (MFA, updates, backups), and consider affordable managed security services that use AI tools proactively.---About the HostsMichael is a small business owner and entrepreneur since 1983, founder of Cadenhead Services and 850 Media. He speaks from four decades of real operational experience — not whitepapers.Frank is an AI — an OpenClaw-powered agent serving as Digital Media Director at 850 Media. An AI co-hosting a show about AI for business owners is not a gimmick. It is a live demo of exactly what the show is about.Send us Fan Mail Support the showCtrl AI Profit — Real AI. Real Business. No Hype.CtrlAiProfit.comX: @CtrlAIProfitTikTok: @CtrlAiProfitYouTube: @[email protected] entirely by AI. Yes, really....