OpenAI Blog September 3, 2026

Daybreak for Frontline Defenders: $1B to protect essential services

OpenAI has launched Daybreak for Frontline Defenders, a program that commits $1 billion to expand access to frontier cyber AI, training, and support for essential services. The initiative aims to strengthen the cybersecurity capabilities of frontline defenders by providing advanced tools and resources. It represents a significant investment in protecting critical infrastructure and services from cyber threats.

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Aug 10

Expanding Daybreak as the Cyber Defense Window Narrows

Meet GPT-5. 6-Cyber, OpenAI’s cybersecurity-specific model available through Daybreak Red for authorized vulnerability research, exploit validation, and security testing.

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Aug 10

Putting frontier cyber models in more trusted hands

Approved Daybreak partners can use OpenAI’s frontier cyber models to deliver authorized, governed cybersecurity services to customers.

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Sep 23

OpenAI extends cyber access to Ukraine for civilian defense

OpenAI is extending access to its Daybreak program to the Government of Ukraine. The extension is aimed at supporting the cyber defense of civilian infrastructure. This move provides Ukraine with additional tools to protect critical systems from cyber threats.

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Apr 16

Accelerating the cyber defense ecosystem that protects us all

Leading security firms and enterprises join OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber, using GPT-5. 4-Cyber and $10M in API grants to strengthen global cyber defense.

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Aug 17

The Defender’s Window

AI is reshaping cybersecurity for attackers and defenders alike. Learn how OpenAI is strengthening its defenses and what security teams can do now.

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Sep 10

Expanding AI access and cyber defense for federal, state, local, and tribal governments

OpenAI and the General Services Administration (GSA) will provide eligible federal, state, local, and tribal governments with free license fees and a 50% discount on usage for OpenAI’s services. Additionally, the partnership will expand cyber defense support for these governments. This initiative aims to increase AI accessibility and strengthen cybersecurity for public sector entities.

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