# U.S. artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI has announced a significant expansion of its cyber defense initiatives.

*genai · news · 2026-05-12 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- OpenAI is providing Deutsche Telekom and BBVA access to its advanced GPT-5.5-Cyber model.
- The 'Trusted Access for Cyber' program grants verified critical European sectors access to safeguarded AI models.
- OpenAI is offering the European Commission open access to cyber features to support public safety priorities.
- Anthropic's Mythos launch has intensified concerns about AI's cybersecurity risk exploitation capabilities.

**Companies:** OpenAI, Deutsche Telekom, BBVA
**Countries:** United States, Germany, Spain

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