OpenAI puts $1 billion behind cyber defense after unveiling AI that can find zero-days

OpenAI has launched Daybreak for Frontline Defenders, a $1 billion initiative to provide cyber defense tools to organizations with limited budgets. The program specifically targets community banks, water utilities, electric grid operators, nonprofits, local government, and open-source maintainers. This investment follows the unveiling of AI capable of identifying zero-days and coincides with the release of GPT-6 Astra. The effort aims to secure critical infrastructure and essential services through advanced AI-driven security capabilities.