OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6-Cyber with Reduced Safeguards for Exploit Development

OpenAI's new GPT-5.6-Cyber is built to fight AI-powered hacks

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber achieving 95% on exploit-chain benchmarks (57.3% predecessor), accessible only via Daybreak Red approval. Premium pricing ($12.5/$75 vs $5/$30 Sol) and SOC 2 gatekeeping signal segmented AI governance—implications for specialized security budgets.