OpenAI has begun a limited preview of GPT-5.5-Cyber, a more permissive version of its latest model, for vetted cybersecurity teams. The rollout follows Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview by one month and includes details on intended security workflows.
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Anthropic has launched the Anthropic Cyber Mission to support defenders of critical infrastructure and open-source software with models, engineers, and tools. The initiative starts with the Critical Infrastructure Defense Program and free OSS Scanner amid ongoing challenges in verifying and fixing vulnerabilities.
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