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Preparing our next security sprint to harden OpenAI

What happened

OpenAI is launching a new internal security sprint that brings together its own teams, external researchers, and a partner called Cathedral to test and strengthen its systems using OpenAI’s models. The sprint will involve researchers using the models to challenge defenses, identify weaknesses, and help develop fixes. OpenAI is also expanding its Security Bug Bounty program, quadrupling rewards for critical findings to encourage external researchers to test its systems. The initiative follows a previous sprint where 25% of product engineers focused on vulnerability discovery and patching. Additionally, OpenAI is offering subsidized access to its most capable models for frontline defenders and sharing lessons learned from the sprint.

Why it matters

By actively involving external experts and offering higher bounties, OpenAI aims to improve the security of its AI platforms, which could reduce the risk of misuse or exploitation. This approach may also provide tools and insights that help other organizations protect their own systems against evolving cyber threats.

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