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OpenAI Allocates $1 Billion (About 1.7 Billion Manats) to Cyber Defense
OpenAI has allocated $1 billion (about 1.7 billion manats) in credits to cybersecurity organizations with limited financial resources so they can use its Daybreak program. The funds will not be provided in cash. The credits will be spent on tokens, the units of usage required to send queries to artificial intelligence models and receive responses. The global initiative, called Daybreak for Frontline Defenders, was initially launched in the United States. The company plans for the credits to be used over the next 6 months.
Daybreak is a program that provides vetted cybersecurity professionals with specialized artificial intelligence models and tools. OpenAI launched the program in May 2026. Two tiers called Blue and Red were later added to the system. Blue offers a general-purpose model and special safeguards. Red, meanwhile, was developed for specific cybersecurity tasks and has almost no safeguards. According to the company, thousands of defense professionals at 2,000 verified organizations and workspaces currently use Daybreak. They include cybersecurity companies, defense organizations and law enforcement agencies. The new credits will also allow organizations that cannot afford the program to use the system.
When distributing the credits, priority will be given to organizations that operate essential services such as water and sewer systems, as well as electric grids. State and local governments, community and regional banks, nonprofit organizations and maintainers of open-source projects will then be considered. Other organizations with limited security capabilities will also be able to apply to the program. OpenAI plans to expand practical support and training for professionals who work directly with cyberthreats, as well as establish new partnerships. Together with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, the company is also launching a pilot program focused on the public sector and water systems. The project will provide an initial group of participants working at local, tribal and territorial organizations with access to Daybreak, training and practical support. Participants will learn to verify identified issues, prioritize them and coordinate the remediation process.
Daybreak is a program that provides vetted cybersecurity professionals with specialized artificial intelligence models and tools. OpenAI launched the program in May 2026. Two tiers called Blue and Red were later added to the system. Blue offers a general-purpose model and special safeguards. Red, meanwhile, was developed for specific cybersecurity tasks and has almost no safeguards. According to the company, thousands of defense professionals at 2,000 verified organizations and workspaces currently use Daybreak. They include cybersecurity companies, defense organizations and law enforcement agencies. The new credits will also allow organizations that cannot afford the program to use the system. When distributing the credits, priority will be given to organizations that operate essential services such as water and sewer systems, as well as electric grids. State and local governments, community and regional banks, nonprofit organizations and maintainers of open-source projects will then be considered. Other organizations with limited security capabilities will also be able to apply to the program. OpenAI plans to expand practical support and training for professionals who work directly with cyberthreats, as well as establish new partnerships. Together with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, the company is also launching a pilot program focused on the public sector and water systems. The project will provide an initial group of participants working at local, tribal and territorial organizations with access to Daybreak, training and practical support. Participants will learn to verify identified issues, prioritize them and coordinate the remediation process.