OpenAI is in active talks with the European Commission to grant access to its most advanced cybersecurity-focused AI model, capable of identifying software vulnerabilities. They are the first major AI lab to open cyber capabilities to EU regulators, who are evaluating risks under the AI Act.
Anthropic, a key rival, has not yet authorized similar EU access to its cybersecurity model, Mythos.
OpenAI's model, GPT-5.5-Cyber, is designed to identify software flaws and simulate intrusions. It recently completed a full simulated corporate network hack, matching Anthropic's Mythos.
The timing is strategic: by volunteering access, OpenAI builds goodwill and influences how the EU defines rules for offensive AI systems.
Financial losses from crypto hacks exceeded $1.5 billion in 2025, with threats evolving toward smart contracts, bridges, and DeFi. AI-related tokens saw a 5% price increase on the news.