IBM partners with OpenAI to bring AI cybersecurity tools to enterprises

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IBM has partnered with OpenAI to integrate frontier AI capabilities into enterprise security workflows. As part of the collaboration, IBM joined OpenAI's Daybreak Cyber Partner Program, gaining access to advanced AI models that can be embedded into enterprise security operations to help customers identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks more efficiently. The offering is built on Project Lightwell, an initiative launched last month that combines human engineers and AI tools to strengthen the security of open-source software, supported by a $5 billion commitment from IBM and Red Hat. IBM stock traded about 4.8% higher in after-hours trading following the announcement.

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IBM partners with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI into enterprise security, boosting its cybersecurity offerings.

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OpenAIPrivate▲ Positive
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OpenAI gains a major enterprise partner for its cybersecurity program, expanding adoption of its AI models.

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Red Hat is part of IBM's $5 billion commitment to Project Lightwell, supporting open-source security.

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