Chinese cybersecurity firm builds AI tools to rival Mythos and frames the race as cyber-nuclear deterrence

Chinese cybersecurity firm 360 has released two AI-powered tools designed to identify software vulnerabilities, positioning them as direct competitors to Anthropic's Mythos. Founder Zhou Hongyi stated that while domestic models currently lag behind Western alternatives in performance, developing these capabilities is essential for national security. By framing autonomous bug detection as a form of cyber-nuclear deterrence, the firm highlights the growing strategic priority China places on achieving self-reliance in high-stakes software defense technology.