BREAKING
OpenAI Opens GPT-5.5-Cyber to Defenders
Trusted Access for Cyber rollout
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Identity verification
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Phishing-resistant security
↓
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Verified defender access
↓
4
Authorized environments only
GPT-5.5 benchmark scores
CyberGym
81.8
Terminal-Bench 2.0
82.7
Expert-SWE
73.1
GDPval
84.9
0
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critical vulns fixed
0
new Codex Security plugin
Defense vs misuse balance
For defenders
Daybreak
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Patch the Planet for open-source fixes
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Cyber Partner Program for firms
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Fewer refusals for trusted users
Concerns
Risks
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Refusals up on general GPT-5.5
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AI-generated false bug reports
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Human review still required
Democratizing defense without misuse
AI NEWS BLITZ
OpenAI is rolling out a cyber-focused model in limited preview for verified defenders.