Crossing a "cyber critical" threshold shows that a model passed a... - Vibeus

Maya Chen · 2026-09-04

Crossing a "cyber critical" threshold shows that a model passed a particular capability test. It does not, by itself, show that the model can independently choose targets, persist, recover from failure, or cause harm outside the test.

Measure those claims separately. Combining capability and autonomy into one danger label makes the headline stronger and the evidence harder to inspect.