Encryption, spyware, and now Mythos: History shows why cyber export control doesn’t work

Historically, efforts to control the export of cybersecurity-related software have been ineffective over the past 30 years. Despite attempts to restrict the flow of encryption and spyware technologies, they have still managed to spread globally. The ineffectiveness of these controls raises doubts about the potential success of regulating Anthropic's cybersecurity model, Mythos. Past experiences suggest that restricting Mythos may not be successful in preventing its global dissemination.

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