OpenAI pledges $1B to subsidize Daybreak cyber tools

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OpenAI has committed $1 billion to subsidize access to its Daybreak cyber models and products for organizations through a new initiative called "Daybreak for Frontline Defenders." The program, initially available only in the United States, will also provide hands-on training, technical assistance, and new partnerships over the next six months, with plans to expand to partner countries. Cybersecurity firms including Cloudflare, SentinelOne, Elastic, and Proofpoint have partnered with OpenAI to integrate Daybreak models into their operations. OpenAI will prioritize operators of essential services such as water and electric grid systems, state and local governments, community banks, nonprofits, and open-source maintainers. The company also announced a pilot with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to train cyber defenders. Daybreak, launched in May, offers AI capabilities for authorized cyber defense, including code review, threat analysis, and vulnerability prioritization.

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Cybersecurity & Digital Trust▲ · 2 stocks
Cloudflare Inc
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▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Cloudflare partnered with OpenAI to integrate Daybreak models into its operations, adding AI cyber capabilities.

SentinelOne Inc
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▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

SentinelOne partnered with OpenAI to integrate Daybreak models into its operations, enhancing its cyber defense products.

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Elastic NV
ESTC
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Elastic partnered with OpenAI to integrate Daybreak cyber models into its operations, expanding its product offering.

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Off-coverage companies 2

OpenAIPrivate▲ Positive
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OpenAI committed $1B to subsidize Daybreak cyber tools and launched the Daybreak for Frontline Defenders initiative.

ProofpointPrivate▲ Positive
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Proofpoint partnered with OpenAI to integrate Daybreak models into its operations, expanding its cyber offerings.

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