OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5-Cyber, a specialized AI model designed for cybersecurity defense. This model will initially be available only to a select group of verified "cyber defenders" to help them identify vulnerabilities and protect critical infrastructure. The limited release strategy mirrors that of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, a move that OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman had previously criticized for its exclusivity. AI
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IMPACT This specialized model could accelerate vulnerability discovery and defense strategies for critical infrastructure.
RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card and limited access announcement.