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OpenAI provides its Daybreak AI cyber defence system for free to Ukraine
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OpenAI is providing its Daybreak AI cyber defence system and advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model free of charge to the Ukrainian government to protect critical civilian infrastructure against cyber-attacks. CERT-UA reported nearly 6,000 cyber-attacks in Ukraine in 2025. Experts note that while the tool will strengthen Ukraine's cyber defences, frontier AI models present dual-use risks for both cyber-attack and defence.
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- OpenAI is giving its Daybreak cyber defence system and GPT 5.6 Sol model for free to the Ukrainian government.
- The technology aims to protect civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals and power plants, from cyber-attacks.
- Ukraine recorded nearly 6,000 cyber-attacks in 2025, according to the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine.
- George Osborne, Head of OpenAI for Countries, stated that protecting civilian infrastructure includes defending against digital attacks.
- Analysts note that western tech firms support Ukraine for altruistic reasons and to gain valuable intelligence from an active conflict.
- Frontier AI models possess dual capabilities, being useful for both blocking hackers and identifying system vulnerabilities for infiltration.