"OpenAI will begin rolling out GPT-5.5 Cyber "to critical cyber defenders" in the next few days. Cyber can perform tasks such as penetration testing, vulnerability identification, and malware reverse engineering."
"Altman criticized Anthropic's tactic of restricting access to Mythos as fear-based marketing, while also confirming OpenAI's similar approach with Cyber."
"Concerns have been raised about the potential misuse of Cyber, as it is intended to help companies find security holes and test defenses."
"OpenAI is working to make Cyber more widely available by consulting with the U.S. government and identifying users with legitimate cybersecurity credentials."
OpenAI plans to roll out its cybersecurity tool, Cyber, to select users identified as critical cyber defenders. This follows Sam Altman's criticism of Anthropic's restricted access to its tool, Mythos. Cyber is designed for tasks like penetration testing and vulnerability identification. OpenAI aims to ensure responsible use by consulting with the U.S. government and verifying user credentials. Concerns exist regarding potential misuse of the tool, echoing fears raised during the launch of Mythos.
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