The head start that cyber defenders were promised when Mythos was unveiled last month is disappearing faster than expected.
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New research suggests that OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model — aka Spud — is nearly as good at finding and exploiting software bugs as Anthropic's Mythos Preview.
Why it matters: The head start that cyber defenders were promised when Mythos was unveiled last month is disappearing faster than expected.
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OpenAI locks GPT-5.5-Cyber behind velvet rope
OpenAI said GPT-5.5-Cyber, a variation of its latest AI model, is rolling out in a limited preview capacity to vetted…
