India has quietly begun reviewing some of its most important digital systems as concerns grow around the possible impact of more advanced AI tools. The exercise includes testing public-facing software and digital platforms for hidden security gaps before next-generation AI systems become more widely available. Banking networks, government portals, and identity-linked infrastructure are among the areas receiving closer attention. The concern is not only about what future AI models like Anthropic’s Mythos may be capable of doing, but whether they could identify and exploit software weaknesses faster than organizations can respond. The move reflects a broader global shift toward preparing digital infrastructure for a new phase of cybersecurity challenges.
According to Bloomberg, India’s largest banks, government departments, and technology companies have started carrying out internal security reviews to identify possible weaknesses in their key software systems. Government agencies have initiated the investigation ahead of the launch of Mythos, Anthropic’s upcoming AI model. Officials familiar with the matter reportedly told Bloomberg that the effort includes testing applications connected to financial services, identity systems, and public platforms.
Major Indian IT companies are also said to be involved in these exercises through controlled environments. Infosys is reportedly paying special attention to securing its Finacle banking software platform, which supports financial institutions across several markets. The report claims that government agencies are simultaneously examining whether existing digital systems can withstand more advanced forms of AI-assisted cyber activity.
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The scrutiny is not limited to the financial sector; India’s cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, is also reportedly reviewing its critical digital infrastructure. This includes parts of the core identity ecosystem and government login systems.
However, one thing to note is that Anthropic’s Mythos itself is not yet available to these organisations. Officials have said that companies are currently using Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7 model to test, detect, and fix potential security gaps.
The Reserve Bank of India has reportedly held meetings with various banks to discuss the possible risks linked to advanced AI systems. In tandem, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently asked banks to strengthen cybersecurity readiness and improve the protection of customer data.
The report also highlighted that the Indian government is in talks with the US government to seek controlled access to Mythos, with a strong preference for hosting the secure testing infrastructure locally within India.
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Anthropic designed Mythos to help identify cybersecurity weaknesses in critical software systems, including major operating systems, web browsers, and foundational open-source codebases. However, governments and experts fear the same technology could be misused to expose vulnerabilities or drastically speed up cyberattacks.
At the time of writing, access to Mythos remains tightly controlled; only a limited group of organizations, including Apple and JPMorgan Chase, are believed to be testing the technology under Anthropic’s Project Glasswing initiative. However, many governments and companies are now seeking controlled access so they can evaluate their own preparedness.