OpenAI intensifies security efforts with new partnerships and enhanced bug bounty program

OpenAI is launching a new internal security sprint, collaborating with external security partners, including Cathedral, to rigorously test and reinforce its systems using its own models. This initiative aims to leverage differentiated expertise to uncover vulnerabilities. In parallel, the company is significantly boosting its Security Bug Bounty program by increasing rewards for critical findings by over fourfold. This effort is part of a broader strategy to continuously identify and remediate weaknesses using AI. Furthermore, OpenAI is making its advanced defensive capabilities available to external users. The organization has committed $1 billion in subsidized access over a six-month period for frontline defenders protecting essential digital infrastructure. The company is also sharing architectural insights and lessons learned from its recent security sprint with the industry and government.