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OpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber for defensive security following Astra delay

OpenAI has released GPT-5.6-Cyber, a specialised model designed for cybersecurity professionals. The launch follows a significant delay of the Astra AI project due to identified hacking risks. Access is being expanded through the Daybreak programme to provide advanced defensive tools to trusted security teams across the industry.

Why it matters

For enterprise teams, this release highlights the critical balance between advancing AI capabilities and managing associated security vulnerabilities. It provides a dedicated framework for testing and securing production systems against evolving automated threats while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Key points

  • GPT-5.6-Cyber is tailored specifically for defensive cybersecurity applications.
  • The release follows internal delays to the Astra AI project over safety concerns.
  • Access is currently limited to trusted defenders via the Daybreak initiative.

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