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NYSE USES ANTHROPIC AI TO FIND CYBER FLAWS

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WED, SEP 2, 2026

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The New York Stock Exchange deployed Anthropic's Project Glasswing to identify and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities, NYSE President Lynn Martin disclosed to Congress.

The exchange leveraged Anthropic's AI-powered security tool to scan its systems and detect potential weaknesses before they could be exploited. Martin's congressional testimony marks a public acknowledgment of the NYSE's use of advanced AI capabilities for critical infrastructure protection. Project Glasswing, developed by Anthropic, is designed to assist organizations in identifying security flaws and vulnerabilities within their networks and systems. The technology represents a shift toward AI-assisted cybersecurity defense at major financial institutions. The disclosure underscores growing reliance on artificial intelligence tools among high-stakes operators managing national financial infrastructure. It also reflects Anthropic's expanding role in enterprise security applications beyond its consumer-facing AI products. No details were provided regarding the scope or severity of vulnerabilities discovered or the timeline for remediation efforts.

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