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Japan Seeks Access to US Latest AI, Citing Cyberattack Concerns
Japanese Government Seeks Access to 'Claude Mythos' AI
The Japanese government is in negotiations to secure access to 'Claude Mythos,' the latest artificial intelligence (AI) developed by the US startup Anthropic. It was revealed on the 12th that the Japanese government aims to use this cutting-edge AI to counter the growing threat of cyberattacks. Discussions between Anthropic and Japanese government officials are expected to take place soon.
Rapid AI Advancement and Societal Transformation
Artificial intelligence is bringing about rapid changes across all aspects of society. AI tools like ChatGPT and Chinese models such as Wenxin Yiyan and Tongyi Qianwen are boosting office productivity by assisting with meeting minutes, contract drafting, and coding. Furthermore, AI applications are expanding into daily life, including smart driving systems in new cars, AI home assistants, AI-based learning tools, and entertainment recommendation systems. Elon Musk has expressed concerns about the rapid pace of AI development, warning of its potential risks.
AI Boom's Impact on the Korean Economy
The advancement of AI technology is also significantly impacting economies. Economists at Goldman Sachs predict that the AI boom will lead to a sharp increase in semiconductor exports from South Korea and Taiwan, resulting in record-high current account surpluses. They also anticipate that this will increase pressure on the central banks of both countries to raise interest rates this year. Specifically, it has been suggested that the Bank of Korea may raise interest rates by 25 basis points (0.25 percentage points) in both the third and fourth quarters.
*Source: Yahoo!ニュース, 香港文匯網, 매일경제 (2026-05-12)*
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